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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.67, 5,302.59 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.67, 5,302.59 and 1,344.24 is: 2,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.67 : 5,302.59 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.67/5,302.59 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.67x = 5,302.59 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.67x = 7,127,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,953.58/3,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.15

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