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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.72, 5,290.41 and 1,577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.72, 5,290.41 and 1,577.48 is: 2,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.72 : 5,290.41 = 1,577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.72/5,290.41 = 1,577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.72x = 5,290.41 × 1,577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.72x = 8,345,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,345,489.51/3,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.03

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