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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.48, 5,386.81 and 3,177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.48, 5,386.81 and 3,177.02 is: 4,763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.48 : 5,386.81 = 3,177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.48/5,386.81 = 3,177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.48x = 5,386.81 × 3,177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.48x = 17,113,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,976.17/3,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.83

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