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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.92, 5,296.08 and 1,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.92, 5,296.08 and 1,682.40 is: 2,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.92 : 5,296.08 = 1,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.92/5,296.08 = 1,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.92x = 5,296.08 × 1,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.92x = 8,910,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,910,124.99/3,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.17

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