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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.93, 5,349.27 and 3,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.93, 5,349.27 and 3,266.37 is: 4,893.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.93 : 5,349.27 = 3,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.93/5,349.27 = 3,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.93x = 5,349.27 × 3,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.93x = 17,472,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,695.05/3,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.04

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