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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,584.52, 5,366.81 and 2,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,584.52, 5,366.81 and 2,704.36 is: 4,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,584.52 : 5,366.81 = 2,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,584.52/5,366.81 = 2,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,584.52x = 5,366.81 × 2,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,584.52x = 14,513,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513,789.58/3,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.02

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