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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.68, 5,319.69 and 3,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.68, 5,319.69 and 3,190.08 is: 4,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.68 : 5,319.69 = 3,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.68/5,319.69 = 3,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.68x = 5,319.69 × 3,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.68x = 16,970,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970,236.68/3,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.33

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