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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.76, 5,292.62 and 1,337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.76, 5,292.62 and 1,337.09 is: 2,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.76 : 5,292.62 = 1,337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.76/5,292.62 = 1,337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.76x = 5,292.62 × 1,337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.76x = 7,076,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076,702.59/3,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.87

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