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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.77, 5,382.32 and 1,738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.77, 5,382.32 and 1,738.94 is: 2,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.77 : 5,382.32 = 1,738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.77/5,382.32 = 1,738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.77x = 5,382.32 × 1,738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.77x = 9,359,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,495.93/3,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.99

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