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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.21, 5,310.26 and 943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.21, 5,310.26 and 943.29 is: 1,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.21 : 5,310.26 = 943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.21/5,310.26 = 943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.21x = 5,310.26 × 943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.21x = 5,009,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,110.44/3,540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.92

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