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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.13, 5,316.20 and 2,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.13, 5,316.20 and 2,005.13 is: 3,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.13 : 5,316.20 = 2,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.13/5,316.20 = 2,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.13x = 5,316.20 × 2,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.13x = 10,659,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,659,672.11/3,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.70

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