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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.94, 5,313.82 and 3,319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.94, 5,313.82 and 3,319.58 is: 4,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.94 : 5,313.82 = 3,319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.94/5,313.82 = 3,319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.94x = 5,313.82 × 3,319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.94x = 17,639,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,650.60/3,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.22

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