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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.56, 5,296.77 and 1,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.56, 5,296.77 and 1,221.06 is: 1,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.56 : 5,296.77 = 1,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.56/5,296.77 = 1,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.56x = 5,296.77 × 1,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.56x = 6,467,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,673.98/3,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.43

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