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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.63, 5,316.80 and 1,595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.63, 5,316.80 and 1,595.39 is: 2,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.63 : 5,316.80 = 1,595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.63/5,316.80 = 1,595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.63x = 5,316.80 × 1,595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.63x = 8,482,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,334.99/3,543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.69

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