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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.73, 5,314.56 and 2,759.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.73, 5,314.56 and 2,759.93 is: 4,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.73 : 5,314.56 = 2,759.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.73/5,314.56 = 2,759.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.73x = 5,314.56 × 2,759.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.73x = 14,667,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,787.01/3,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.75

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