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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.92, 5,256.56 and 1,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.92, 5,256.56 and 1,561.52 is: 2,339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.92 : 5,256.56 = 1,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.92/5,256.56 = 1,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.92x = 5,256.56 × 1,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.92x = 8,208,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,223.57/3,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.91

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