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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.89, 5,313.12 and 1,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.89, 5,313.12 and 1,076.93 is: 1,615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.89 : 5,313.12 = 1,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.89/5,313.12 = 1,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.89x = 5,313.12 × 1,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.89x = 5,721,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,858.32/3,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.48

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