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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.71, 5,273.43 and 1,565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.71, 5,273.43 and 1,565.58 is: 2,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.71 : 5,273.43 = 1,565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.71/5,273.43 = 1,565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.71x = 5,273.43 × 1,565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.71x = 8,255,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,976.54/3,514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.98

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