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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.63, 5,371.77 and 2,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.63, 5,371.77 and 2,704.15 is: 4,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.63 : 5,371.77 = 2,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.63/5,371.77 = 2,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.63x = 5,371.77 × 2,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.63x = 14,526,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,073.49/3,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.99

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