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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.02, 5,314.77 and 2,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.02, 5,314.77 and 2,716.62 is: 4,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.02 : 5,314.77 = 2,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.02/5,314.77 = 2,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.02x = 5,314.77 × 2,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.02x = 14,438,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,210.48/3,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.42

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