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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.54, 5,310.78 and 1,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.54, 5,310.78 and 1,785.46 is: 2,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.54 : 5,310.78 = 1,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.54/5,310.78 = 1,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.54x = 5,310.78 × 1,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.54x = 9,482,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,185.26/3,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.42

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