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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.02, 5,344.07 and 3,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.02, 5,344.07 and 3,307.15 is: 4,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.02 : 5,344.07 = 3,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.02/5,344.07 = 3,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.02x = 5,344.07 × 3,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.02x = 17,673,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,641.10/3,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.48

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