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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.95, 5,377.06 and 3,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.95, 5,377.06 and 3,063.68 is: 4,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.95 : 5,377.06 = 3,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.95/5,377.06 = 3,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.95x = 5,377.06 × 3,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.95x = 16,473,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,473,591.18/3,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.09

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