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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.97, 5,326.50 and 1,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.97, 5,326.50 and 1,359.83 is: 2,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.97 : 5,326.50 = 1,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.97/5,326.50 = 1,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.97x = 5,326.50 × 1,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.97x = 7,243,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,134.50/3,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.76

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