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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.42, 5,313.99 and 1,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.42, 5,313.99 and 1,350.58 is: 2,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.42 : 5,313.99 = 1,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.42/5,313.99 = 1,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.42x = 5,313.99 × 1,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.42x = 7,176,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,968.61/3,542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.01

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