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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.36, 5,279.04 and 1,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.36, 5,279.04 and 1,438.88 is: 2,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.36 : 5,279.04 = 1,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.36/5,279.04 = 1,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.36x = 5,279.04 × 1,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.36x = 7,595,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,878.68/3,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.31

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