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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.73, 5,325.62 and 1,469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.73, 5,325.62 and 1,469.35 is: 2,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.73 : 5,325.62 = 1,469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.73/5,325.62 = 1,469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.73x = 5,325.62 × 1,469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.73x = 7,825,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,199.75/3,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.45

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