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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.70, 5,323.86 and 1,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.70, 5,323.86 and 1,357.92 is: 2,036.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.70 : 5,323.86 = 1,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.70/5,323.86 = 1,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.70x = 5,323.86 × 1,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.70x = 7,229,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,375.97/3,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.62

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