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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.89, 5,264.08 and 1,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.89, 5,264.08 and 1,753.43 is: 2,628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.89 : 5,264.08 = 1,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.89/5,264.08 = 1,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.89x = 5,264.08 × 1,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.89x = 9,230,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,165.09/3,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.26

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