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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.73, 5,349.12 and 3,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.73, 5,349.12 and 3,244.01 is: 4,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.73 : 5,349.12 = 3,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.73/5,349.12 = 3,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.73x = 5,349.12 × 3,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.73x = 17,352,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,572.03/3,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.95

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