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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.82, 5,335.47 and 2,911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.82, 5,335.47 and 2,911.86 is: 4,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.82 : 5,335.47 = 2,911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.82/5,335.47 = 2,911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.82x = 5,335.47 × 2,911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.82x = 15,536,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536,141.67/3,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.08

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