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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.22, 5,376.03 and 3,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.22, 5,376.03 and 3,262.18 is: 4,883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.22 : 5,376.03 = 3,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.22/5,376.03 = 3,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.22x = 5,376.03 × 3,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.22x = 17,537,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,537,577.55/3,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.46

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