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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.78, 5,351.31 and 2,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.78, 5,351.31 and 2,269.92 is: 3,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.78 : 5,351.31 = 2,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.78/5,351.31 = 2,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.78x = 5,351.31 × 2,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.78x = 12,147,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,034.25/3,570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.79

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