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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.84, 5,316.96 and 2,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.84, 5,316.96 and 2,660.24 is: 3,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.84 : 5,316.96 = 2,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.84/5,316.96 = 2,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.84x = 5,316.96 × 2,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.84x = 14,144,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,389.67/3,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.01

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