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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.48, 5,352.96 and 3,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.48, 5,352.96 and 3,226.88 is: 4,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.48 : 5,352.96 = 3,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.48/5,352.96 = 3,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.48x = 5,352.96 × 3,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.48x = 17,273,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,359.56/3,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.12

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