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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.95, 5,312.93 and 1,692.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.95, 5,312.93 and 1,692.63 is: 2,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.95 : 5,312.93 = 1,692.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.95/5,312.93 = 1,692.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.95x = 5,312.93 × 1,692.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.95x = 8,992,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,816.24/3,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.95

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