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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.70, 5,311.47 and 3,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.70, 5,311.47 and 3,023.71 is: 4,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.70 : 5,311.47 = 3,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.70/5,311.47 = 3,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.70x = 5,311.47 × 3,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.70x = 16,060,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,344.95/3,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.25

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