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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.95, 5,343.98 and 3,307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.95, 5,343.98 and 3,307.08 is: 4,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.95 : 5,343.98 = 3,307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.95/5,343.98 = 3,307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.95x = 5,343.98 × 3,307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.95x = 17,672,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,952.84/3,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.39

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