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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.59, 5,320.67 and 3,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.59, 5,320.67 and 3,429.56 is: 5,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.59 : 5,320.67 = 3,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.59/5,320.67 = 3,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.59x = 5,320.67 × 3,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.59x = 18,247,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,513.25/3,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.40

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