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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,713.91, 5,571.63 and 1,522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,713.91, 5,571.63 and 1,522.59 is: 2,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,713.91 : 5,571.63 = 1,522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,713.91/5,571.63 = 1,522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,713.91x = 5,571.63 × 1,522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,713.91x = 8,483,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,308.12/3,713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.20

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