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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.98, 5,368.89 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.98, 5,368.89 and 1,525.50 is: 2,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.98 : 5,368.89 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.98/5,368.89 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.98x = 5,368.89 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.98x = 8,190,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,241.70/3,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.07

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