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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.78, 5,384.93 and 3,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.78, 5,384.93 and 3,225.47 is: 4,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.78 : 5,384.93 = 3,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.78/5,384.93 = 3,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.78x = 5,384.93 × 3,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.78x = 17,368,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,887.12/3,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.73

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