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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.84, 5,324.44 and 1,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.84, 5,324.44 and 1,085.24 is: 1,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.84 : 5,324.44 = 1,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.84/5,324.44 = 1,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.84x = 5,324.44 × 1,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.84x = 5,778,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,295.27/3,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.76

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