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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.81, 5,299.47 and 1,453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.81, 5,299.47 and 1,453.22 is: 2,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.81 : 5,299.47 = 1,453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.81/5,299.47 = 1,453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.81x = 5,299.47 × 1,453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.81x = 7,701,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,269.30/3,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.31

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