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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.13, 5,362.92 and 3,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.13, 5,362.92 and 3,072.33 is: 4,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.13 : 5,362.92 = 3,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.13/5,362.92 = 3,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.13x = 5,362.92 × 3,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.13x = 16,476,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,660.00/3,592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.88

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