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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.85, 5,326.03 and 1,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.85, 5,326.03 and 1,360.99 is: 2,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.85 : 5,326.03 = 1,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.85/5,326.03 = 1,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.85x = 5,326.03 × 1,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.85x = 7,248,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,673.57/3,552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.24

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