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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.61, 5,299.66 and 1,067.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.61, 5,299.66 and 1,067.87 is: 1,601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.61 : 5,299.66 = 1,067.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.61/5,299.66 = 1,067.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.61x = 5,299.66 × 1,067.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.61x = 5,659,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,347.92/3,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.58

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