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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.46, 5,379.99 and 2,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.46, 5,379.99 and 2,770.74 is: 4,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.46 : 5,379.99 = 2,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.46/5,379.99 = 2,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.46x = 5,379.99 × 2,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.46x = 14,906,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,906,553.49/3,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.71

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