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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589.92, 5,392.08 and 3,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589.92, 5,392.08 and 3,069.72 is: 4,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589.92 : 5,392.08 = 3,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589.92/5,392.08 = 3,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589.92x = 5,392.08 × 3,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589.92x = 16,552,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552,175.82/3,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.74

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