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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.69, 5,343.84 and 3,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.69, 5,343.84 and 3,101.29 is: 4,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.69 : 5,343.84 = 3,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.69/5,343.84 = 3,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.69x = 5,343.84 × 3,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.69x = 16,572,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,784.19/3,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.85

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