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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.39, 5,299.92 and 1,452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.39, 5,299.92 and 1,452.89 is: 2,179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.39 : 5,299.92 = 1,452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.39/5,299.92 = 1,452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.39x = 5,299.92 × 1,452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.39x = 7,700,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,200.77/3,533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.27

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