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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.98, 5,321.09 and 1,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.98, 5,321.09 and 1,354.88 is: 2,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.98 : 5,321.09 = 1,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.98/5,321.09 = 1,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.98x = 5,321.09 × 1,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.98x = 7,209,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,425.18/3,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.13

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