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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.96, 5,306.82 and 1,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.96, 5,306.82 and 1,072.68 is: 1,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.96 : 5,306.82 = 1,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.96/5,306.82 = 1,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.96x = 5,306.82 × 1,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.96x = 5,692,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,519.68/3,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.98

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