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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.67, 5,338.92 and 1,478.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.67, 5,338.92 and 1,478.91 is: 2,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.67 : 5,338.92 = 1,478.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.67/5,338.92 = 1,478.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.67x = 5,338.92 × 1,478.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.67x = 7,895,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895,782.18/3,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.50

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