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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.42, 5,314.36 and 1,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.42, 5,314.36 and 1,462.88 is: 2,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.42 : 5,314.36 = 1,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.42/5,314.36 = 1,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.42x = 5,314.36 × 1,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.42x = 7,774,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,270.96/3,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.00

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