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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.08, 5,375.34 and 2,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.08, 5,375.34 and 2,270.28 is: 3,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.08 : 5,375.34 = 2,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.08/5,375.34 = 2,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.08x = 5,375.34 × 2,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.08x = 12,203,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203,526.90/3,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.29

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