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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.83, 5,357.75 and 1,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.83, 5,357.75 and 1,624.59 is: 2,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.83 : 5,357.75 = 1,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.83/5,357.75 = 1,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.83x = 5,357.75 × 1,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.83x = 8,704,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,160.47/3,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.89

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