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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,526.92, 5,287.26 and 1,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,526.92, 5,287.26 and 1,335.72 is: 2,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,526.92 : 5,287.26 = 1,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,526.92/5,287.26 = 1,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,526.92x = 5,287.26 × 1,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,526.92x = 7,062,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,298.93/3,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.40

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