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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.37, 5,310.83 and 1,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.37, 5,310.83 and 1,350.72 is: 2,025.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.37 : 5,310.83 = 1,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.37/5,310.83 = 1,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.37x = 5,310.83 × 1,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.37x = 7,173,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,447.67/3,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.62

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