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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.94, 5,287.85 and 1,152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.94, 5,287.85 and 1,152.97 is: 1,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.94 : 5,287.85 = 1,152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.94/5,287.85 = 1,152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.94x = 5,287.85 × 1,152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.94x = 6,096,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,096,717.75/3,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.59

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