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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.95, 5,377.74 and 2,769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.95, 5,377.74 and 2,769.23 is: 4,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.95 : 5,377.74 = 2,769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.95/5,377.74 = 2,769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.95x = 5,377.74 × 2,769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.95x = 14,892,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892,198.94/3,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.46

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