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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.93, 5,314.87 and 1,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.93, 5,314.87 and 1,354.46 is: 2,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.93 : 5,314.87 = 1,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.93/5,314.87 = 1,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.93x = 5,314.87 × 1,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.93x = 7,198,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,773.87/3,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.58

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