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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,574.14, 5,361.93 and 3,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,574.14, 5,361.93 and 3,027.42 is: 4,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,574.14 : 5,361.93 = 3,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,574.14/5,361.93 = 3,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,574.14x = 5,361.93 × 3,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,574.14x = 16,232,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,814.12/3,574.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.74

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