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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.47, 5,319.27 and 3,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.47, 5,319.27 and 3,028.59 is: 4,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.47 : 5,319.27 = 3,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.47/5,319.27 = 3,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.47x = 5,319.27 × 3,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.47x = 16,109,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,887.93/3,553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.57

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