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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.98, 5,326.67 and 3,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.98, 5,326.67 and 3,031.30 is: 4,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.98 : 5,326.67 = 3,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.98/5,326.67 = 3,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.98x = 5,326.67 × 3,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.98x = 16,146,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,729.03/3,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.96

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