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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.34, 5,671.98 and 3,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.34, 5,671.98 and 3,558.06 is: 5,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.34 : 5,671.98 = 3,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.34/5,671.98 = 3,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.34x = 5,671.98 × 3,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.34x = 20,181,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,245.16/3,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.98

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