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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.97, 4,942.06 and 3,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.97, 4,942.06 and 3,327.61 is: 4,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.97 : 4,942.06 = 3,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.97/4,942.06 = 3,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.97x = 4,942.06 × 3,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.97x = 16,445,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445,248.28/3,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.16

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