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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.80, 5,318.70 and 2,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.80, 5,318.70 and 2,681.80 is: 4,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.80 : 5,318.70 = 2,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.80/5,318.70 = 2,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.80x = 5,318.70 × 2,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.80x = 14,263,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263,689.66/3,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.70

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