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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.23, 5,388.95 and 1,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.23, 5,388.95 and 1,644.59 is: 2,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.23 : 5,388.95 = 1,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.23/5,388.95 = 1,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.23x = 5,388.95 × 1,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.23x = 8,862,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,590.45/3,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.16

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