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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.94, 5,323.99 and 1,209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.94, 5,323.99 and 1,209.09 is: 1,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.94 : 5,323.99 = 1,209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.94/5,323.99 = 1,209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.94x = 5,323.99 × 1,209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.94x = 6,437,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,183.07/3,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.83

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