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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.82, 5,369.91 and 1,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.82, 5,369.91 and 1,526.50 is: 2,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.82 : 5,369.91 = 1,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.82/5,369.91 = 1,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.82x = 5,369.91 × 1,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.82x = 8,197,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,167.62/3,582.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.91

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