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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.38, 5,316.72 and 1,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.38, 5,316.72 and 1,079.44 is: 1,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.38 : 5,316.72 = 1,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.38/5,316.72 = 1,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.38x = 5,316.72 × 1,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.38x = 5,739,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,080.24/3,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.75

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