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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.62, 5,326.36 and 1,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.62, 5,326.36 and 1,469.79 is: 2,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.62 : 5,326.36 = 1,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.62/5,326.36 = 1,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.62x = 5,326.36 × 1,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.62x = 7,828,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,626.99/3,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.48

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