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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.71, 5,348.39 and 2,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.71, 5,348.39 and 2,335.52 is: 3,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.71 : 5,348.39 = 2,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.71/5,348.39 = 2,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.71x = 5,348.39 × 2,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.71x = 12,491,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491,233.39/3,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.27

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