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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.73, 5,306.25 and 2,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.73, 5,306.25 and 2,953.13 is: 4,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.73 : 5,306.25 = 2,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.73/5,306.25 = 2,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.73x = 5,306.25 × 2,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.73x = 15,670,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,046.06/3,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.40

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