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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.26, 5,297.86 and 1,340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.26, 5,297.86 and 1,340.59 is: 2,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.26 : 5,297.86 = 1,340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.26/5,297.86 = 1,340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.26x = 5,297.86 × 1,340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.26x = 7,102,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,258.14/3,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.11

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