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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.70, 5,324.55 and 2,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.70, 5,324.55 and 2,140.30 is: 3,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.70 : 5,324.55 = 2,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.70/5,324.55 = 2,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.70x = 5,324.55 × 2,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.70x = 11,396,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,396,134.37/3,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.45

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