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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.84, 5,339.77 and 2,941.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.84, 5,339.77 and 2,941.05 is: 4,431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.84 : 5,339.77 = 2,941.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.84/5,339.77 = 2,941.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.84x = 5,339.77 × 2,941.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.84x = 15,704,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,530.56/3,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.50

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