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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.70, 5,307.33 and 3,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.70, 5,307.33 and 3,152.44 is: 4,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.70 : 5,307.33 = 3,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.70/5,307.33 = 3,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.70x = 5,307.33 × 3,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.70x = 16,731,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731,039.39/3,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.01

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