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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.82, 4,946.79 and 3,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.82, 4,946.79 and 3,094.28 is: 4,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.82 : 4,946.79 = 3,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.82/4,946.79 = 3,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.82x = 4,946.79 × 3,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.82x = 15,306,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,753.36/3,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.56

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