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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.92, 5,358.59 and 1,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.92, 5,358.59 and 1,722.22 is: 2,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.92 : 5,358.59 = 1,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.92/5,358.59 = 1,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.92x = 5,358.59 × 1,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.92x = 9,228,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,670.87/3,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.40

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