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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.88, 5,313.54 and 2,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.88, 5,313.54 and 2,926.28 is: 4,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.88 : 5,313.54 = 2,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.88/5,313.54 = 2,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.88x = 5,313.54 × 2,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.88x = 15,548,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,905.83/3,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.01

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