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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.76, 5,374.50 and 2,931.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.76, 5,374.50 and 2,931.72 is: 4,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.76 : 5,374.50 = 2,931.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.76/5,374.50 = 2,931.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.76x = 5,374.50 × 2,931.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.76x = 15,756,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,529.14/3,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.60

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