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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.41, 5,294.45 and 1,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.41, 5,294.45 and 1,337.55 is: 2,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.41 : 5,294.45 = 1,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.41/5,294.45 = 1,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.41x = 5,294.45 × 1,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.41x = 7,081,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,591.60/3,529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.45

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