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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.88, 5,313.52 and 1,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.88, 5,313.52 and 1,352.64 is: 2,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.88 : 5,313.52 = 1,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.88/5,313.52 = 1,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.88x = 5,313.52 × 1,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.88x = 7,187,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,279.69/3,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.51

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