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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.56, 5,311.44 and 1,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.56, 5,311.44 and 1,349.64 is: 2,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.56 : 5,311.44 = 1,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.56/5,311.44 = 1,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.56x = 5,311.44 × 1,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.56x = 7,168,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,531.88/3,541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.12

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