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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.91, 5,286.96 and 1,184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.91, 5,286.96 and 1,184.82 is: 1,777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.91 : 5,286.96 = 1,184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.91/5,286.96 = 1,184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.91x = 5,286.96 × 1,184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.91x = 6,264,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,095.95/3,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.09

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