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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.41, 5,355.59 and 2,381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.41, 5,355.59 and 2,381.94 is: 3,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.41 : 5,355.59 = 2,381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.41/5,355.59 = 2,381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.41x = 5,355.59 × 2,381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.41x = 12,756,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756,694.04/3,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.89

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