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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.68, 5,332.11 and 2,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.68, 5,332.11 and 2,163.77 is: 3,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.68 : 5,332.11 = 2,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.68/5,332.11 = 2,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.68x = 5,332.11 × 2,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.68x = 11,537,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537,432.99/3,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.28

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