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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.58, 5,374.59 and 2,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.58, 5,374.59 and 2,269.77 is: 3,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.58 : 5,374.59 = 2,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.58/5,374.59 = 2,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.58x = 5,374.59 × 2,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.58x = 12,199,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,083.14/3,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.52

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