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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.76, 5,333.34 and 2,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.76, 5,333.34 and 2,937.44 is: 4,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.76 : 5,333.34 = 2,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.76/5,333.34 = 2,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.76x = 5,333.34 × 2,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.76x = 15,666,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666,366.25/3,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.73

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