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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.83, 5,304.81 and 2,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.83, 5,304.81 and 2,308.58 is: 3,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.83 : 5,304.81 = 2,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.83/5,304.81 = 2,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.83x = 5,304.81 × 2,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.83x = 12,246,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,591.53/3,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.75

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