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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.99, 5,305.05 and 3,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.99, 5,305.05 and 3,241.59 is: 4,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.99 : 5,305.05 = 3,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.99/5,305.05 = 3,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.99x = 5,305.05 × 3,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.99x = 17,196,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,797.03/3,543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.38

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