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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.28, 5,313 and 1,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.28, 5,313 and 1,811.12 is: 2,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.28 : 5,313 = 1,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.28/5,313 = 1,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.28x = 5,313 × 1,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.28x = 9,622,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,480.56/3,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.23

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