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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.60, 5,346.47 and 2,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.60, 5,346.47 and 2,741.78 is: 4,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.60 : 5,346.47 = 2,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.60/5,346.47 = 2,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.60x = 5,346.47 × 2,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.60x = 14,658,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,824.64/3,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.58

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