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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.95, 5,348.50 and 3,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.95, 5,348.50 and 3,310.08 is: 4,989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.95 : 5,348.50 = 3,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.95/5,348.50 = 3,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.95x = 5,348.50 × 3,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.95x = 17,703,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,954.60/3,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.91

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