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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,585.82, 5,371.83 and 2,713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,585.82, 5,371.83 and 2,713.99 is: 4,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,585.82 : 5,371.83 = 2,713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,585.82/5,371.83 = 2,713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,585.82x = 5,371.83 × 2,713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,585.82x = 14,579,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,579,092.90/3,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.76

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