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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.21, 5,313.48 and 1,692.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.21, 5,313.48 and 1,692.89 is: 2,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.21 : 5,313.48 = 1,692.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.21/5,313.48 = 1,692.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.21x = 5,313.48 × 1,692.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.21x = 8,995,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,995,110.59/3,541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.13

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