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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.44, 5,303.48 and 1,343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.44, 5,303.48 and 1,343.56 is: 2,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.44 : 5,303.48 = 1,343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.44/5,303.48 = 1,343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.44x = 5,303.48 × 1,343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.44x = 7,125,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,543.59/3,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.46

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