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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.04, 5,355.60 and 1,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.04, 5,355.60 and 1,261 is: 1,891.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.04 : 5,355.60 = 1,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.04/5,355.60 = 1,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.04x = 5,355.60 × 1,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.04x = 6,753,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,411.60/3,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.69

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