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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.63, 5,296.26 and 933.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.63, 5,296.26 and 933.57 is: 1,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.63 : 5,296.26 = 933.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.63/5,296.26 = 933.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.63x = 5,296.26 × 933.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.63x = 4,944,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,429.45/3,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.44

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