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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.89, 5,287.40 and 1,334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.89, 5,287.40 and 1,334.65 is: 2,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.89 : 5,287.40 = 1,334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.89/5,287.40 = 1,334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.89x = 5,287.40 × 1,334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.89x = 7,056,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,821.74/3,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.00

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