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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.46, 5,297.73 and 2,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.46, 5,297.73 and 2,711.13 is: 4,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.46 : 5,297.73 = 2,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.46/5,297.73 = 2,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.46x = 5,297.73 × 2,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.46x = 14,362,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,827.23/3,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.62

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