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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.78, 5,294.88 and 1,653.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.78, 5,294.88 and 1,653.89 is: 2,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.78 : 5,294.88 = 1,653.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.78/5,294.88 = 1,653.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.78x = 5,294.88 × 1,653.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.78x = 8,757,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,122.61/3,528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.63

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