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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.76, 5,325.67 and 1,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.76, 5,325.67 and 1,469.38 is: 2,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.76 : 5,325.67 = 1,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.76/5,325.67 = 1,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.76x = 5,325.67 × 1,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.76x = 7,825,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,432.98/3,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.50

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