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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.31, 5,290.10 and 1,447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.31, 5,290.10 and 1,447.91 is: 2,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.31 : 5,290.10 = 1,447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.31/5,290.10 = 1,447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.31x = 5,290.10 × 1,447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.31x = 7,659,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,555.00/3,527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.50

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