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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.38, 5,321.49 and 2,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.38, 5,321.49 and 2,362.54 is: 3,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.38 : 5,321.49 = 2,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.38/5,321.49 = 2,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.38x = 5,321.49 × 2,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.38x = 12,572,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,232.98/3,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.09

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