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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.54, 5,323.98 and 1,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.54, 5,323.98 and 1,601.68 is: 2,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.54 : 5,323.98 = 1,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.54/5,323.98 = 1,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.54x = 5,323.98 × 1,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.54x = 8,527,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,312.29/3,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.69

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