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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,540.85, 5,313.96 and 2,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,540.85, 5,313.96 and 2,855.76 is: 4,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,540.85 : 5,313.96 = 2,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,540.85/5,313.96 = 2,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,540.85x = 5,313.96 × 2,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,540.85x = 15,175,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,394.41/3,540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.81

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