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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.79, 5,356.54 and 2,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.79, 5,356.54 and 2,114.17 is: 3,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.79 : 5,356.54 = 2,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.79/5,356.54 = 2,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.79x = 5,356.54 × 2,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.79x = 11,324,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,324,636.17/3,573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.80

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