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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.34, 5,538.96 and 2,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.34, 5,538.96 and 2,313.54 is: 3,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.34 : 5,538.96 = 2,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.34/5,538.96 = 2,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.34x = 5,538.96 × 2,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.34x = 12,814,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814,605.52/3,701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.15

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