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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.99, 5,312.98 and 1,687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.99, 5,312.98 and 1,687.49 is: 2,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.99 : 5,312.98 = 1,687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.99/5,312.98 = 1,687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.99x = 5,312.98 × 1,687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.99x = 8,965,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,600.62/3,541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.23

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