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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.20, 5,377.51 and 3,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.20, 5,377.51 and 3,249.64 is: 4,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.20 : 5,377.51 = 3,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.20/5,377.51 = 3,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.20x = 5,377.51 × 3,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.20x = 17,474,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,474,971.60/3,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.94

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