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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.42, 5,539.84 and 1,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.42, 5,539.84 and 1,354.88 is: 2,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.42 : 5,539.84 = 1,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.42/5,539.84 = 1,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.42x = 5,539.84 × 1,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.42x = 7,505,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,809.45/3,695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.11

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