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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.52, 5,314.02 and 2,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.52, 5,314.02 and 2,716.12 is: 4,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.52 : 5,314.02 = 2,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.52/5,314.02 = 2,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.52x = 5,314.02 × 2,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.52x = 14,433,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,516.00/3,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.67

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