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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.57, 4,891.35 and 2,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.57, 4,891.35 and 2,365.48 is: 3,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.57 : 4,891.35 = 2,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.57/4,891.35 = 2,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.57x = 4,891.35 × 2,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.57x = 11,570,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570,390.60/3,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.26

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