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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.93, 5,324.90 and 2,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.93, 5,324.90 and 2,316.84 is: 3,470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.93 : 5,324.90 = 2,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.93/5,324.90 = 2,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.93x = 5,324.90 × 2,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.93x = 12,336,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336,929.73/3,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.38

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