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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.34, 5,329.88 and 1,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.34, 5,329.88 and 1,361.24 is: 2,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.34 : 5,329.88 = 1,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.34/5,329.88 = 1,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.34x = 5,329.88 × 1,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.34x = 7,255,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,245.85/3,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.38

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