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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.91, 5,308.40 and 1,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.91, 5,308.40 and 1,347.26 is: 2,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.91 : 5,308.40 = 1,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.91/5,308.40 = 1,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.91x = 5,308.40 × 1,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.91x = 7,151,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,811.62/3,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.48

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