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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.58, 5,328.93 and 2,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.58, 5,328.93 and 2,893.70 is: 4,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.58 : 5,328.93 = 2,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.58/5,328.93 = 2,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.58x = 5,328.93 × 2,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.58x = 15,420,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,303.61/3,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.59

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