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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.73, 5,359.42 and 1,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.73, 5,359.42 and 1,623.68 is: 2,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.73 : 5,359.42 = 1,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.73/5,359.42 = 1,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.73x = 5,359.42 × 1,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.73x = 8,701,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,983.07/3,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.35

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