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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.61, 5,284.95 and 1,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.61, 5,284.95 and 1,183.41 is: 1,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.61 : 5,284.95 = 1,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.61/5,284.95 = 1,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.61x = 5,284.95 × 1,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.61x = 6,254,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,258.24/3,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.45

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