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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,538.04, 5,307.24 and 1,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,538.04, 5,307.24 and 1,346.94 is: 2,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,538.04 : 5,307.24 = 1,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,538.04/5,307.24 = 1,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,538.04x = 5,307.24 × 1,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,538.04x = 7,148,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,533.85/3,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.48

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