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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.72, 5,297.54 and 1,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.72, 5,297.54 and 1,344.02 is: 2,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.72 : 5,297.54 = 1,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.72/5,297.54 = 1,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.72x = 5,297.54 × 1,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.72x = 7,119,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,966.50/3,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.87

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