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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.54, 5,278.38 and 1,545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.54, 5,278.38 and 1,545.22 is: 2,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.54 : 5,278.38 = 1,545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.54/5,278.38 = 1,545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.54x = 5,278.38 × 1,545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.54x = 8,156,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,258.34/3,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.76

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