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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.81, 5,381.30 and 2,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.81, 5,381.30 and 2,712.59 is: 4,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.81 : 5,381.30 = 2,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.81/5,381.30 = 2,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.81x = 5,381.30 × 2,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.81x = 14,597,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,274.79/3,590.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.18

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