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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.08, 5,342.52 and 2,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.08, 5,342.52 and 2,914.76 is: 4,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.08 : 5,342.52 = 2,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.08/5,342.52 = 2,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.08x = 5,342.52 × 2,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.08x = 15,572,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,163.60/3,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.52

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