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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.41, 5,329.82 and 3,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.41, 5,329.82 and 3,149.44 is: 4,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.41 : 5,329.82 = 3,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.41/5,329.82 = 3,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.41x = 5,329.82 × 3,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.41x = 16,785,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785,925.13/3,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.72

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