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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.83, 5,306.97 and 1,072.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.83, 5,306.97 and 1,072.85 is: 1,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.83 : 5,306.97 = 1,072.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.83/5,306.97 = 1,072.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.83x = 5,306.97 × 1,072.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.83x = 5,693,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,554.22/3,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.34

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