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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.62, 5,356.80 and 1,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.62, 5,356.80 and 1,230.66 is: 1,846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.62 : 5,356.80 = 1,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.62/5,356.80 = 1,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.62x = 5,356.80 × 1,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.62x = 6,592,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,399.49/3,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.29

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