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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,585.65, 5,371.77 and 3,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,585.65, 5,371.77 and 3,117.89 is: 4,671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,585.65 : 5,371.77 = 3,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,585.65/5,371.77 = 3,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,585.65x = 5,371.77 × 3,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,585.65x = 16,748,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748,587.97/3,585.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.00

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