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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.06, 5,308.76 and 2,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.06, 5,308.76 and 2,372.23 is: 3,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.06 : 5,308.76 = 2,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.06/5,308.76 = 2,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.06x = 5,308.76 × 2,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.06x = 12,593,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,598.96/3,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.45

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