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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.31, 5,284.98 and 1,575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.31, 5,284.98 and 1,575.45 is: 2,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.31 : 5,284.98 = 1,575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.31/5,284.98 = 1,575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.31x = 5,284.98 × 1,575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.31x = 8,326,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,221.74/3,524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.51

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