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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.16, 5,379.82 and 2,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.16, 5,379.82 and 2,664.24 is: 3,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.16 : 5,379.82 = 2,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.16/5,379.82 = 2,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.16x = 5,379.82 × 2,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.16x = 14,333,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,131.64/3,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.34

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