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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,547.71, 5,333.58 and 2,859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,547.71, 5,333.58 and 2,859.21 is: 4,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,547.71 : 5,333.58 = 2,859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,547.71/5,333.58 = 2,859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,547.71x = 5,333.58 × 2,859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,547.71x = 15,249,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,825.27/3,547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.50

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