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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.76, 5,298.58 and 1,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.76, 5,298.58 and 1,067.84 is: 1,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.76 : 5,298.58 = 1,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.76/5,298.58 = 1,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.76x = 5,298.58 × 1,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.76x = 5,658,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,035.67/3,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.14

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