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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.61, 5,344.99 and 1,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.61, 5,344.99 and 1,713.20 is: 2,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.61 : 5,344.99 = 1,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.61/5,344.99 = 1,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.61x = 5,344.99 × 1,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.61x = 9,157,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,005.86/3,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.31

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