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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.05, 5,316.43 and 1,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.05, 5,316.43 and 1,354.62 is: 2,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.05 : 5,316.43 = 1,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.05/5,316.43 = 1,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.05x = 5,316.43 × 1,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.05x = 7,201,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,742.41/3,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.07

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