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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,539.88, 5,310.54 and 2,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,539.88, 5,310.54 and 2,924.28 is: 4,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,539.88 : 5,310.54 = 2,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,539.88/5,310.54 = 2,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,539.88x = 5,310.54 × 2,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,539.88x = 15,529,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,505.91/3,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.01

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