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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.76, 5,314.55 and 2,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.76, 5,314.55 and 2,848.78 is: 4,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.76 : 5,314.55 = 2,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.76/5,314.55 = 2,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.76x = 5,314.55 × 2,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.76x = 15,139,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,957.18/3,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.29

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