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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.65, 5,358.69 and 3,226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.65, 5,358.69 and 3,226.59 is: 4,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.65 : 5,358.69 = 3,226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.65/5,358.69 = 3,226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.65x = 5,358.69 × 3,226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.65x = 17,290,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,295.57/3,571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.98

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