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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.47, 5,295.68 and 1,554.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.47, 5,295.68 and 1,554.09 is: 2,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.47 : 5,295.68 = 1,554.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.47/5,295.68 = 1,554.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.47x = 5,295.68 × 1,554.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.47x = 8,229,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,955.56/3,529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.78

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