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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.70, 5,335.18 and 2,949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.70, 5,335.18 and 2,949.69 is: 4,413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.70 : 5,335.18 = 2,949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.70/5,335.18 = 2,949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.70x = 5,335.18 × 2,949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.70x = 15,737,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,119.72/3,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.48

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