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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.84, 5,287.44 and 1,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.84, 5,287.44 and 1,792.16 is: 2,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.84 : 5,287.44 = 1,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.84/5,287.44 = 1,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.84x = 5,287.44 × 1,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.84x = 9,475,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,938.47/3,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.33

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