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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.98, 5,380.96 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.98, 5,380.96 and 2,027.25 is: 3,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.98 : 5,380.96 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.98/5,380.96 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.98x = 5,380.96 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.98x = 10,908,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908,531.69/3,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.92

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