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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.97, 5,317.76 and 1,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.97, 5,317.76 and 1,079.82 is: 1,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.97 : 5,317.76 = 1,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.97/5,317.76 = 1,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.97x = 5,317.76 × 1,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.97x = 5,742,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,218.20/3,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.82

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