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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,585.28, 5,366.97 and 2,658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,585.28, 5,366.97 and 2,658.54 is: 3,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,585.28 : 5,366.97 = 2,658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,585.28/5,366.97 = 2,658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,585.28x = 5,366.97 × 2,658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,585.28x = 14,268,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,304.42/3,585.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.69

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