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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.93, 5,296.52 and 1,584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.93, 5,296.52 and 1,584.50 is: 2,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.93 : 5,296.52 = 1,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.93/5,296.52 = 1,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.93x = 5,296.52 × 1,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.93x = 8,392,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,313.42/3,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.80

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