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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.20, 5,341.34 and 3,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.20, 5,341.34 and 3,305.33 is: 4,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.20 : 5,341.34 = 3,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.20/5,341.34 = 3,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.20x = 5,341.34 × 3,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.20x = 17,654,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654,891.34/3,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.75

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