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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.35, 5,283.42 and 1,965.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.35, 5,283.42 and 1,965.29 is: 2,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.35 : 5,283.42 = 1,965.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.35/5,283.42 = 1,965.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.35x = 5,283.42 × 1,965.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.35x = 10,383,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,383,452.49/3,525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.37

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