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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.92, 5,348.88 and 2,956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.92, 5,348.88 and 2,956.64 is: 4,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.92 : 5,348.88 = 2,956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.92/5,348.88 = 2,956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.92x = 5,348.88 × 2,956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.92x = 15,814,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,712.56/3,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.96

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