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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.57, 5,285.13 and 1,650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.57, 5,285.13 and 1,650.09 is: 2,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.57 : 5,285.13 = 1,650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.57/5,285.13 = 1,650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.57x = 5,285.13 × 1,650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.57x = 8,720,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,940.16/3,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.73

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