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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.22, 5,369.73 and 2,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.22, 5,369.73 and 2,799.62 is: 4,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.22 : 5,369.73 = 2,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.22/5,369.73 = 2,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.22x = 5,369.73 × 2,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.22x = 15,033,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,203.50/3,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.45

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