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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.59, 5,228.97 and 1,841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.59, 5,228.97 and 1,841.59 is: 2,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.59 : 5,228.97 = 1,841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.59/5,228.97 = 1,841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.59x = 5,228.97 × 1,841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.59x = 9,629,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,618.86/3,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.32

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