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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.53, 5,312.16 and 944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.53, 5,312.16 and 944.45 is: 1,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.53 : 5,312.16 = 944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.53/5,312.16 = 944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.53x = 5,312.16 × 944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.53x = 5,017,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,042.95/3,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.63

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