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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.28, 5,388.96 and 3,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.28, 5,388.96 and 3,206.72 is: 4,810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.28 : 5,388.96 = 3,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.28/5,388.96 = 3,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.28x = 5,388.96 × 3,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.28x = 17,280,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,885.81/3,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.56

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