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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.04, 5,313.53 and 2,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.04, 5,313.53 and 2,759.24 is: 4,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.04 : 5,313.53 = 2,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.04/5,313.53 = 2,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.04x = 5,313.53 × 2,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.04x = 14,661,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,661,304.52/3,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.72

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