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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.87, 5,289.09 and 1,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.87, 5,289.09 and 1,445.16 is: 2,167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.87 : 5,289.09 = 1,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.87/5,289.09 = 1,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.87x = 5,289.09 × 1,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.87x = 7,643,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,581.30/3,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.86

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