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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.74, 5,348.61 and 2,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.74, 5,348.61 and 2,023.50 is: 3,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.74 : 5,348.61 = 2,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.74/5,348.61 = 2,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.74x = 5,348.61 × 2,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.74x = 10,822,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,912.34/3,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.25

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