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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.18, 5,311.92 and 1,350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.18, 5,311.92 and 1,350.04 is: 2,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.18 : 5,311.92 = 1,350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.18/5,311.92 = 1,350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.18x = 5,311.92 × 1,350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.18x = 7,171,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,304.48/3,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.12

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