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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.72, 5,359.98 and 3,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.72, 5,359.98 and 3,297.84 is: 4,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.72 : 5,359.98 = 3,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.72/5,359.98 = 3,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.72x = 5,359.98 × 3,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.72x = 17,676,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676,356.44/3,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.53

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