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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.20, 5,313.20 and 1,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.20, 5,313.20 and 1,350.52 is: 2,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.20 : 5,313.20 = 1,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.20/5,313.20 = 1,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.20x = 5,313.20 × 1,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.20x = 7,175,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,582.86/3,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.31

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