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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.83, 5,352.49 and 3,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.83, 5,352.49 and 3,474.38 is: 5,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.83 : 5,352.49 = 3,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.83/5,352.49 = 3,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.83x = 5,352.49 × 3,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.83x = 18,596,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,584.21/3,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.47

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