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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.05, 5,354.13 and 1,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.05, 5,354.13 and 1,621.82 is: 2,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.05 : 5,354.13 = 1,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.05/5,354.13 = 1,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.05x = 5,354.13 × 1,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.05x = 8,683,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,435.12/3,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.30

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