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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.14, 5,298.67 and 1,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.14, 5,298.67 and 1,424.76 is: 2,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.14 : 5,298.67 = 1,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.14/5,298.67 = 1,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.14x = 5,298.67 × 1,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.14x = 7,549,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,333.07/3,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.72

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