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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.76, 5,302.80 and 1,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.76, 5,302.80 and 1,802.52 is: 2,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.76 : 5,302.80 = 1,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.76/5,302.80 = 1,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.76x = 5,302.80 × 1,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.76x = 9,558,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,403.06/3,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.88

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