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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.39, 5,318.64 and 2,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.39, 5,318.64 and 2,926.59 is: 4,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.39 : 5,318.64 = 2,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.39/5,318.64 = 2,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.39x = 5,318.64 × 2,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.39x = 15,565,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565,478.64/3,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.16

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