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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.48, 5,310.63 and 943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.48, 5,310.63 and 943.41 is: 1,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.48 : 5,310.63 = 943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.48/5,310.63 = 943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.48x = 5,310.63 × 943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.48x = 5,010,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,101.45/3,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.09

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