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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.66, 5,298.08 and 1,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.66, 5,298.08 and 1,341.23 is: 2,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.66 : 5,298.08 = 1,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.66/5,298.08 = 1,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.66x = 5,298.08 × 1,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.66x = 7,105,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,910.64/3,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.63

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