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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.05, 5,317.25 and 1,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.05, 5,317.25 and 1,354.50 is: 2,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.05 : 5,317.25 = 1,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.05/5,317.25 = 1,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.05x = 5,317.25 × 1,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.05x = 7,202,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,208.35/3,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.05

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