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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.81, 5,342.22 and 3,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.81, 5,342.22 and 3,155.28 is: 4,720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.81 : 5,342.22 = 3,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.81/5,342.22 = 3,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.81x = 5,342.22 × 3,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.81x = 16,856,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,856,199.92/3,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.55

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