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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.34, 5,296.32 and 1,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.34, 5,296.32 and 1,341.12 is: 2,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.34 : 5,296.32 = 1,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.34/5,296.32 = 1,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.34x = 5,296.32 × 1,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.34x = 7,103,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,000.68/3,533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.28

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