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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.32, 5,366.96 and 3,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.32, 5,366.96 and 3,288.72 is: 4,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.32 : 5,366.96 = 3,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.32/5,366.96 = 3,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.32x = 5,366.96 × 3,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.32x = 17,650,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650,428.69/3,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.85

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