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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.51, 5,305.98 and 1,348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.51, 5,305.98 and 1,348.05 is: 2,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.51 : 5,305.98 = 1,348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.51/5,305.98 = 1,348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.51x = 5,305.98 × 1,348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.51x = 7,152,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,708.86/3,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.25

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