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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.82, 5,323.27 and 1,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.82, 5,323.27 and 1,357.66 is: 2,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.82 : 5,323.27 = 1,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.82/5,323.27 = 1,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.82x = 5,323.27 × 1,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.82x = 7,227,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,190.75/3,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.51

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