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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.66, 5,292.24 and 1,554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.66, 5,292.24 and 1,554.90 is: 2,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.66 : 5,292.24 = 1,554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.66/5,292.24 = 1,554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.66x = 5,292.24 × 1,554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.66x = 8,228,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,878.30/3,528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.01

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