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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.31, 5,317.96 and 1,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.31, 5,317.96 and 1,595.23 is: 2,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.31 : 5,317.96 = 1,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.31/5,317.96 = 1,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.31x = 5,317.96 × 1,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.31x = 8,483,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,361.35/3,545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.84

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