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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.94, 5,399.93 and 1,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.94, 5,399.93 and 1,523.54 is: 2,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.94 : 5,399.93 = 1,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.94/5,399.93 = 1,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.94x = 5,399.93 × 1,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.94x = 8,227,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,026.66/3,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.06

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