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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,534.94, 5,299.89 and 1,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,534.94, 5,299.89 and 1,341.82 is: 2,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,534.94 : 5,299.89 = 1,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,534.94/5,299.89 = 1,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,534.94x = 5,299.89 × 1,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,534.94x = 7,111,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,498.40/3,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.77

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