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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.66, 5,372.55 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.66, 5,372.55 and 2,668.32 is: 3,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.66 : 5,372.55 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.66/5,372.55 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.66x = 5,372.55 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.66x = 14,335,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335,682.62/3,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.72

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