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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.92, 5,281.68 and 1,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.92, 5,281.68 and 1,443.84 is: 2,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.92 : 5,281.68 = 1,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.92/5,281.68 = 1,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.92x = 5,281.68 × 1,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.92x = 7,625,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,900.85/3,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.04

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