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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.22, 5,300.68 and 1,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.22, 5,300.68 and 1,067.89 is: 1,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.22 : 5,300.68 = 1,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.22/5,300.68 = 1,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.22x = 5,300.68 × 1,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.22x = 5,660,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,543.17/3,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.09

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