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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.62, 5,329.08 and 3,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.62, 5,329.08 and 3,452.28 is: 5,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.62 : 5,329.08 = 3,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.62/5,329.08 = 3,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.62x = 5,329.08 × 3,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.62x = 18,397,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397,476.30/3,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.25

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