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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.62, 5,363.79 and 1,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.62, 5,363.79 and 1,235.31 is: 1,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.62 : 5,363.79 = 1,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.62/5,363.79 = 1,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.62x = 5,363.79 × 1,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.62x = 6,625,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,943.42/3,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.09

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