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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.65, 5,296.12 and 1,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.65, 5,296.12 and 1,452.35 is: 2,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.65 : 5,296.12 = 1,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.65/5,296.12 = 1,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.65x = 5,296.12 × 1,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.65x = 7,691,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,829.49/3,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.74

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