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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,578.64, 5,367.96 and 1,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,578.64, 5,367.96 and 1,526.64 is: 2,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,578.64 : 5,367.96 = 1,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,578.64/5,367.96 = 1,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,578.64x = 5,367.96 × 1,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,578.64x = 8,194,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,942.45/3,578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.96

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