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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.99, 4,952.66 and 3,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.99, 4,952.66 and 3,093.77 is: 4,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.99 : 4,952.66 = 3,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.99/4,952.66 = 3,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.99x = 4,952.66 × 3,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.99x = 15,322,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,350.70/3,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.70

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