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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.52, 5,354.48 and 2,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.52, 5,354.48 and 2,986.16 is: 4,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.52 : 5,354.48 = 2,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.52/5,354.48 = 2,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.52x = 5,354.48 × 2,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.52x = 15,989,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,334.00/3,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.92

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