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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,534.48, 5,298.66 and 1,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,534.48, 5,298.66 and 1,344.78 is: 2,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,534.48 : 5,298.66 = 1,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,534.48/5,298.66 = 1,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,534.48x = 5,298.66 × 1,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,534.48x = 7,125,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,531.99/3,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.01

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