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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.77, 5,292.14 and 1,336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.77, 5,292.14 and 1,336.91 is: 2,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.77 : 5,292.14 = 1,336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.77/5,292.14 = 1,336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.77x = 5,292.14 × 1,336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.77x = 7,075,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,081.74/3,528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.97

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