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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.97, 5,284.37 and 1,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.97, 5,284.37 and 1,546.56 is: 2,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.97 : 5,284.37 = 1,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.97/5,284.37 = 1,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.97x = 5,284.37 × 1,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.97x = 8,172,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,595.27/3,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.46

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