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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.62, 5,292.97 and 1,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.62, 5,292.97 and 1,336.76 is: 2,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.62 : 5,292.97 = 1,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.62/5,292.97 = 1,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.62x = 5,292.97 × 1,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.62x = 7,075,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,430.58/3,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.16

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