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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.52, 5,319.14 and 3,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.52, 5,319.14 and 3,063.78 is: 4,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.52 : 5,319.14 = 3,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.52/5,319.14 = 3,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.52x = 5,319.14 × 3,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.52x = 16,296,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,659.43/3,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.52

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