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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.77, 5,313.51 and 1,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.77, 5,313.51 and 1,692.36 is: 2,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.77 : 5,313.51 = 1,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.77/5,313.51 = 1,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.77x = 5,313.51 × 1,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.77x = 8,992,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,371.78/3,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.95

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