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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.32, 5,295.66 and 1,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.32, 5,295.66 and 1,450.76 is: 2,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.32 : 5,295.66 = 1,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.32/5,295.66 = 1,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.32x = 5,295.66 × 1,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.32x = 7,682,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,731.70/3,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.83

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