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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.64, 5,294.64 and 1,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.64, 5,294.64 and 1,337.96 is: 2,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.64 : 5,294.64 = 1,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.64/5,294.64 = 1,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.64x = 5,294.64 × 1,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.64x = 7,084,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,016.53/3,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.01

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