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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.55, 5,299.44 and 1,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.55, 5,299.44 and 1,068.18 is: 1,602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.55 : 5,299.44 = 1,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.55/5,299.44 = 1,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.55x = 5,299.44 × 1,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.55x = 5,660,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,755.82/3,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.00

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