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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.78, 5,381.69 and 3,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.78, 5,381.69 and 3,299.74 is: 4,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.78 : 5,381.69 = 3,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.78/5,381.69 = 3,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.78x = 5,381.69 × 3,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.78x = 17,758,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758,177.76/3,586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.01

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