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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,574.16, 5,349.56 and 3,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,574.16, 5,349.56 and 3,233.15 is: 4,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,574.16 : 5,349.56 = 3,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,574.16/5,349.56 = 3,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,574.16x = 5,349.56 × 3,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,574.16x = 17,295,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,887.00/3,574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.15

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