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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.57, 5,281.64 and 1,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.57, 5,281.64 and 1,442.06 is: 2,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.57 : 5,281.64 = 1,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.57/5,281.64 = 1,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.57x = 5,281.64 × 1,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.57x = 7,616,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616,441.78/3,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.96

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