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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.98, 5,358.59 and 1,624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.98, 5,358.59 and 1,624.34 is: 2,436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.98 : 5,358.59 = 1,624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.98/5,358.59 = 1,624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.98x = 5,358.59 × 1,624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.98x = 8,704,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,137.17/3,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.78

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