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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.93, 5,347.08 and 2,873.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.93, 5,347.08 and 2,873.79 is: 4,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.93 : 5,347.08 = 2,873.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.93/5,347.08 = 2,873.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.93x = 5,347.08 × 2,873.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.93x = 15,366,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,385.03/3,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.19

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