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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.45, 5,304.45 and 3,232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.45, 5,304.45 and 3,232.03 is: 4,840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.45 : 5,304.45 = 3,232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.45/5,304.45 = 3,232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.45x = 5,304.45 × 3,232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.45x = 17,144,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,141.53/3,541.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.99

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