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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.65, 5,364.69 and 3,230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.65, 5,364.69 and 3,230.59 is: 4,846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.65 : 5,364.69 = 3,230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.65/5,364.69 = 3,230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.65x = 5,364.69 × 3,230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.65x = 17,331,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,113.87/3,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.98

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