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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.16, 5,297.68 and 3,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.16, 5,297.68 and 3,154.96 is: 4,718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.16 : 5,297.68 = 3,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.16/5,297.68 = 3,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.16x = 5,297.68 × 3,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.16x = 16,713,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,968.49/3,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.58

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