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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.86, 5,327.01 and 2,162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.86, 5,327.01 and 2,162.19 is: 3,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.86 : 5,327.01 = 2,162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.86/5,327.01 = 2,162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.86x = 5,327.01 × 2,162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.86x = 11,518,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,007.75/3,544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.21

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