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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.54, 5,301.32 and 1,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.54, 5,301.32 and 1,425.83 is: 2,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.54 : 5,301.32 = 1,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.54/5,301.32 = 1,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.54x = 5,301.32 × 1,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.54x = 7,558,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,747.46/3,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.15

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