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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.12, 5,323.90 and 3,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.12, 5,323.90 and 3,029.45 is: 4,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.12 : 5,323.90 = 3,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.12/5,323.90 = 3,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.12x = 5,323.90 × 3,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.12x = 16,128,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,454.66/3,546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.19

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