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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.94, 5,354.99 and 2,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.94, 5,354.99 and 2,528.76 is: 3,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.94 : 5,354.99 = 2,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.94/5,354.99 = 2,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.94x = 5,354.99 × 2,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.94x = 13,541,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,541,471.87/3,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.95

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