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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.70, 5,376.54 and 3,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.70, 5,376.54 and 3,039.74 is: 4,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.70 : 5,376.54 = 3,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.70/5,376.54 = 3,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.70x = 5,376.54 × 3,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.70x = 16,343,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,283.70/3,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.45

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