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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.61, 5,331.34 and 1,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.61, 5,331.34 and 1,244.11 is: 1,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.61 : 5,331.34 = 1,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.61/5,331.34 = 1,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.61x = 5,331.34 × 1,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.61x = 6,632,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,775.13/3,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.02

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