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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.69, 5,312.58 and 1,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.69, 5,312.58 and 1,350.54 is: 2,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.69 : 5,312.58 = 1,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.69/5,312.58 = 1,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.69x = 5,312.58 × 1,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.69x = 7,174,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,825.23/3,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.82

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