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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.28, 5,314.38 and 3,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.28, 5,314.38 and 3,154.94 is: 4,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.28 : 5,314.38 = 3,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.28/5,314.38 = 3,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.28x = 5,314.38 × 3,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.28x = 16,766,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766,534.26/3,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.26

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