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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.21, 5,287.91 and 1,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.21, 5,287.91 and 1,676.52 is: 2,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.21 : 5,287.91 = 1,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.21/5,287.91 = 1,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.21x = 5,287.91 × 1,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.21x = 8,865,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,278.49/3,525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.82

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