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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.70, 5,325.45 and 2,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.70, 5,325.45 and 2,091.10 is: 3,134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.70 : 5,325.45 = 2,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.70/5,325.45 = 2,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.70x = 5,325.45 × 2,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.70x = 11,136,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136,048.50/3,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.53

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