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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.68, 5,314.74 and 1,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.68, 5,314.74 and 1,350.60 is: 2,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.68 : 5,314.74 = 1,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.68/5,314.74 = 1,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.68x = 5,314.74 × 1,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.68x = 7,178,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,087.84/3,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.75

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