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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.40, 5,362.24 and 3,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.40, 5,362.24 and 3,013.12 is: 4,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.40 : 5,362.24 = 3,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.40/5,362.24 = 3,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.40x = 5,362.24 × 3,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.40x = 16,157,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,072.59/3,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.08

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