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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.09, 5,365.71 and 2,650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.09, 5,365.71 and 2,650.05 is: 3,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.09 : 5,365.71 = 2,650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.09/5,365.71 = 2,650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.09x = 5,365.71 × 2,650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.09x = 14,219,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,399.79/3,591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.63

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