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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.81, 5,289.45 and 1,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.81, 5,289.45 and 1,334.49 is: 2,002.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.81 : 5,289.45 = 1,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.81/5,289.45 = 1,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.81x = 5,289.45 × 1,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.81x = 7,058,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,718.13/3,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.01

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