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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.67, 5,281.55 and 1,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.67, 5,281.55 and 1,181.76 is: 1,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.67 : 5,281.55 = 1,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.67/5,281.55 = 1,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.67x = 5,281.55 × 1,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.67x = 6,241,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,518.62/3,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.32

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