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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.33, 4,954.65 and 2,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.33, 4,954.65 and 2,649.36 is: 3,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.33 : 4,954.65 = 2,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.33/4,954.65 = 2,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.33x = 4,954.65 × 2,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.33x = 13,126,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126,651.52/3,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.09

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