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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.99, 5,320.28 and 1,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.99, 5,320.28 and 1,354.73 is: 2,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.99 : 5,320.28 = 1,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.99/5,320.28 = 1,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.99x = 5,320.28 × 1,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.99x = 7,207,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,519.71/3,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.01

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