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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.67, 4,916.56 and 2,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.67, 4,916.56 and 2,070.72 is: 2,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.67 : 4,916.56 = 2,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.67/4,916.56 = 2,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.67x = 4,916.56 × 2,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.67x = 10,180,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,819.12/3,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.64

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