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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.68, 5,330.82 and 2,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.68, 5,330.82 and 2,396 is: 3,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.68 : 5,330.82 = 2,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.68/5,330.82 = 2,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.68x = 5,330.82 × 2,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.68x = 12,772,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772,644.72/3,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.21

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