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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.14, 5,310.63 and 3,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.14, 5,310.63 and 3,277.62 is: 4,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.14 : 5,310.63 = 3,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.14/5,310.63 = 3,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.14x = 5,310.63 × 3,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.14x = 17,406,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,227.10/3,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.43

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