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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.08, 5,278.14 and 1,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.08, 5,278.14 and 1,669.50 is: 2,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.08 : 5,278.14 = 1,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.08/5,278.14 = 1,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.08x = 5,278.14 × 1,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.08x = 8,811,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811,854.73/3,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.31

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