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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.67, 5,299.61 and 1,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.67, 5,299.61 and 1,067.90 is: 1,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.67 : 5,299.61 = 1,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.67/5,299.61 = 1,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.67x = 5,299.61 × 1,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.67x = 5,659,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,421.68/3,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.57

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