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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.08, 5,286.04 and 1,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.08, 5,286.04 and 1,215.76 is: 1,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.08 : 5,286.04 = 1,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.08/5,286.04 = 1,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.08x = 5,286.04 × 1,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.08x = 6,426,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,555.99/3,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.61

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