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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.08, 5,317.32 and 2,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.08, 5,317.32 and 2,313.72 is: 3,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.08 : 5,317.32 = 2,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.08/5,317.32 = 2,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.08x = 5,317.32 × 2,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.08x = 12,302,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,789.63/3,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.50

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