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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.05, 5,312.38 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.05, 5,312.38 and 1,348.79 is: 2,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.05 : 5,312.38 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.05/5,312.38 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.05x = 5,312.38 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.05x = 7,165,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,285.02/3,540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.06

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