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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.94, 5,341.56 and 1,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.94, 5,341.56 and 1,221 is: 1,831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.94 : 5,341.56 = 1,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.94/5,341.56 = 1,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.94x = 5,341.56 × 1,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.94x = 6,522,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,044.76/3,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.55

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