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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.54, 5,281.38 and 1,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.54, 5,281.38 and 1,547.22 is: 2,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.54 : 5,281.38 = 1,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.54/5,281.38 = 1,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.54x = 5,281.38 × 1,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.54x = 8,171,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,456.76/3,522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.76

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