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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.91, 5,368.65 and 2,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.91, 5,368.65 and 2,348.63 is: 3,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.91 : 5,368.65 = 2,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.91/5,368.65 = 2,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.91x = 5,368.65 × 2,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.91x = 12,608,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,972.45/3,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.16

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