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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.95, 5,281.68 and 1,443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.95, 5,281.68 and 1,443.47 is: 2,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.95 : 5,281.68 = 1,443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.95/5,281.68 = 1,443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.95x = 5,281.68 × 1,443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.95x = 7,623,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623,959.83/3,522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.09

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