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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,718.96, 5,573.82 and 3,255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,718.96, 5,573.82 and 3,255.64 is: 4,879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,718.96 : 5,573.82 = 3,255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,718.96/5,573.82 = 3,255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,718.96x = 5,573.82 × 3,255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,718.96x = 18,146,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146,351.34/3,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.42

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