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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.54, 5,296.33 and 1,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.54, 5,296.33 and 1,337.68 is: 2,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.54 : 5,296.33 = 1,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.54/5,296.33 = 1,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.54x = 5,296.33 × 1,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.54x = 7,084,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,768.23/3,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.28

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