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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.07, 5,285.43 and 1,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.07, 5,285.43 and 1,184.12 is: 1,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.07 : 5,285.43 = 1,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.07/5,285.43 = 1,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.07x = 5,285.43 × 1,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.07x = 6,258,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,556.94/3,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.95

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