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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.46, 5,289.94 and 1,577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.46, 5,289.94 and 1,577.14 is: 2,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.46 : 5,289.94 = 1,577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.46/5,289.94 = 1,577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.46x = 5,289.94 × 1,577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.46x = 8,342,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,975.97/3,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.49

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