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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.39, 5,317.14 and 2,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.39, 5,317.14 and 2,925.59 is: 4,382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.39 : 5,317.14 = 2,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.39/5,317.14 = 2,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.39x = 5,317.14 × 2,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.39x = 15,555,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,756.00/3,549.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.66

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