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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.84, 5,306.31 and 2,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.84, 5,306.31 and 2,309.59 is: 3,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.84 : 5,306.31 = 2,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.84/5,306.31 = 2,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.84x = 5,306.31 × 2,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.84x = 12,255,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,400.51/3,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.25

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