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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.79, 5,348.88 and 1,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.79, 5,348.88 and 1,618.14 is: 2,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.79 : 5,348.88 = 1,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.79/5,348.88 = 1,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.79x = 5,348.88 × 1,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.79x = 8,655,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,236.68/3,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.30

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