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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.08, 5,343.34 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.08, 5,343.34 and 2,773.28 is: 4,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.08 : 5,343.34 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.08/5,343.34 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.08x = 5,343.34 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.08x = 14,818,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,577.96/3,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.33

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