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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.62, 4,955.58 and 3,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.62, 4,955.58 and 3,342.60 is: 4,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.62 : 4,955.58 = 3,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.62/4,955.58 = 3,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.62x = 4,955.58 × 3,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.62x = 16,564,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564,521.71/3,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.71

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