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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.08, 5,312.44 and 1,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.08, 5,312.44 and 1,075.74 is: 1,613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.08 : 5,312.44 = 1,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.08/5,312.44 = 1,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.08x = 5,312.44 × 1,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.08x = 5,714,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,804.21/3,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.86

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