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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.60, 5,385.90 and 3,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.60, 5,385.90 and 3,072.20 is: 4,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.60 : 5,385.90 = 3,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.60/5,385.90 = 3,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.60x = 5,385.90 × 3,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.60x = 16,546,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546,561.98/3,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.30

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