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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.15, 5,277.83 and 1,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.15, 5,277.83 and 1,439.54 is: 2,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.15 : 5,277.83 = 1,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.15/5,277.83 = 1,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.15x = 5,277.83 × 1,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.15x = 7,597,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,633.60/3,520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.33

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