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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.55, 5,324.81 and 1,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.55, 5,324.81 and 1,699.46 is: 2,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.55 : 5,324.81 = 1,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.55/5,324.81 = 1,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.55x = 5,324.81 × 1,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.55x = 9,049,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,266.48/3,548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.13

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