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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.06, 5,284.49 and 1,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.06, 5,284.49 and 1,331.24 is: 1,996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.06 : 5,284.49 = 1,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.06/5,284.49 = 1,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.06x = 5,284.49 × 1,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.06x = 7,034,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,891.39/3,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.25

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