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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.37, 5,305.07 and 3,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.37, 5,305.07 and 3,355.27 is: 5,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.37 : 5,305.07 = 3,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.37/5,305.07 = 3,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.37x = 5,305.07 × 3,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.37x = 17,799,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,942.22/3,545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.62

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