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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.60, 5,346.69 and 2,870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.60, 5,346.69 and 2,870.95 is: 4,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.60 : 5,346.69 = 2,870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.60/5,346.69 = 2,870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.60x = 5,346.69 × 2,870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.60x = 15,350,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,079.66/3,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.67

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