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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.51, 5,284.26 and 3,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.51, 5,284.26 and 3,307.23 is: 4,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.51 : 5,284.26 = 3,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.51/5,284.26 = 3,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.51x = 5,284.26 × 3,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.51x = 17,476,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,263.20/3,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.09

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