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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.54, 5,304.84 and 1,686.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.54, 5,304.84 and 1,686.67 is: 2,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.54 : 5,304.84 = 1,686.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.54/5,304.84 = 1,686.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.54x = 5,304.84 × 1,686.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.54x = 8,947,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,514.48/3,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.73

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