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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.21, 5,369.33 and 2,706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.21, 5,369.33 and 2,706.05 is: 4,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.21 : 5,369.33 = 2,706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.21/5,369.33 = 2,706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.21x = 5,369.33 × 2,706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.21x = 14,529,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,695.63/3,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.55

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