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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.08, 5,287.68 and 1,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.08, 5,287.68 and 1,334.84 is: 2,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.08 : 5,287.68 = 1,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.08/5,287.68 = 1,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.08x = 5,287.68 × 1,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.08x = 7,058,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,190.21/3,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.28

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