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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.94, 5,350.56 and 1,718.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.94, 5,350.56 and 1,718.62 is: 2,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.94 : 5,350.56 = 1,718.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.94/5,350.56 = 1,718.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.94x = 5,350.56 × 1,718.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.94x = 9,195,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,579.43/3,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.28

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