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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.70, 5,359.05 and 1,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.70, 5,359.05 and 1,628.70 is: 2,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.70 : 5,359.05 = 1,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.70/5,359.05 = 1,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.70x = 5,359.05 × 1,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.70x = 8,728,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,284.74/3,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.05

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