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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.57, 5,320.49 and 1,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.57, 5,320.49 and 1,465.59 is: 2,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.57 : 5,320.49 = 1,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.57/5,320.49 = 1,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.57x = 5,320.49 × 1,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.57x = 7,797,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797,669.56/3,545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.27

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