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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.89, 5,313.86 and 1,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.89, 5,313.86 and 1,350.79 is: 2,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.89 : 5,313.86 = 1,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.89/5,313.86 = 1,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.89x = 5,313.86 × 1,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.89x = 7,177,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,908.95/3,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.58

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