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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.86, 5,314.29 and 1,349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.86, 5,314.29 and 1,349.79 is: 2,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.86 : 5,314.29 = 1,349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.86/5,314.29 = 1,349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.86x = 5,314.29 × 1,349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.86x = 7,173,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,175.50/3,542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.69

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