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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.92, 5,323.58 and 1,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.92, 5,323.58 and 1,084.12 is: 1,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.92 : 5,323.58 = 1,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.92/5,323.58 = 1,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.92x = 5,323.58 × 1,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.92x = 5,771,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,399.55/3,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.24

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