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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.59, 5,310.95 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.59, 5,310.95 and 943.50 is: 1,415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.59 : 5,310.95 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.59/5,310.95 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.59x = 5,310.95 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.59x = 5,010,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,881.33/3,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.27

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