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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.47, 5,380.51 and 3,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.47, 5,380.51 and 3,231.62 is: 4,840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.47 : 5,380.51 = 3,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.47/5,380.51 = 3,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.47x = 5,380.51 × 3,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.47x = 17,387,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,763.73/3,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.06

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