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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.68, 4,958.70 and 2,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.68, 4,958.70 and 2,852.44 is: 3,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.68 : 4,958.70 = 2,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.68/4,958.70 = 2,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.68x = 4,958.70 × 2,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.68x = 14,144,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,394.23/3,590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.20

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