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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.72, 4,955.71 and 2,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.72, 4,955.71 and 2,394.34 is: 3,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.72 : 4,955.71 = 2,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.72/4,955.71 = 2,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.72x = 4,955.71 × 2,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.72x = 11,865,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,865,654.68/3,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.61

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