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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.72, 5,350.92 and 2,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.72, 5,350.92 and 2,878.44 is: 4,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.72 : 5,350.92 = 2,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.72/5,350.92 = 2,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.72x = 5,350.92 × 2,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.72x = 15,402,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,302.16/3,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.13

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