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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.49, 5,371.80 and 2,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.49, 5,371.80 and 2,852.20 is: 4,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.49 : 5,371.80 = 2,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.49/5,371.80 = 2,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.49x = 5,371.80 × 2,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.49x = 15,321,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,447.96/3,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.61

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