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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.94, 5,355.06 and 1,721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.94, 5,355.06 and 1,721.44 is: 2,581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.94 : 5,355.06 = 1,721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.94/5,355.06 = 1,721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.94x = 5,355.06 × 1,721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.94x = 9,218,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218,414.49/3,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.51

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