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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.41, 5,312.40 and 3,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.41, 5,312.40 and 3,493.44 is: 5,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.41 : 5,312.40 = 3,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.41/5,312.40 = 3,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.41x = 5,312.40 × 3,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.41x = 18,558,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558,550.66/3,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.44

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