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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.73 and 1,571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.73 and 1,571.67 is: 2,357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.62 : 5,477.73 = 1,571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.62/5,477.73 = 1,571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.62x = 5,477.73 × 1,571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.62x = 8,609,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,609,178.02/3,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.64

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