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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.23, 5,311.85 and 3,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.23, 5,311.85 and 3,327.39 is: 4,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.23 : 5,311.85 = 3,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.23/5,311.85 = 3,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.23x = 5,311.85 × 3,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.23x = 17,674,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674,579.93/3,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.09

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