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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.28, 5,299.36 and 1,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.28, 5,299.36 and 1,342.08 is: 2,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.28 : 5,299.36 = 1,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.28/5,299.36 = 1,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.28x = 5,299.36 × 1,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.28x = 7,112,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,165.07/3,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.91

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