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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.92, 5,390.96 and 2,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.92, 5,390.96 and 2,033.45 is: 3,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.92 : 5,390.96 = 2,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.92/5,390.96 = 2,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.92x = 5,390.96 × 2,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.92x = 10,962,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,261.03/3,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.92

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