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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.96, 5,313.34 and 1,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.96, 5,313.34 and 1,351.16 is: 2,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.96 : 5,313.34 = 1,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.96/5,313.34 = 1,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.96x = 5,313.34 × 1,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.96x = 7,179,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,172.47/3,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.89

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