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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.46, 5,288.58 and 1,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.46, 5,288.58 and 1,674.42 is: 2,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.46 : 5,288.58 = 1,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.46/5,288.58 = 1,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.46x = 5,288.58 × 1,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.46x = 8,855,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,304.12/3,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.53

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