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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.72, 5,389.20 and 2,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.72, 5,389.20 and 2,903.44 is: 4,355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.72 : 5,389.20 = 2,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.72/5,389.20 = 2,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.72x = 5,389.20 × 2,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.72x = 15,647,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,218.85/3,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.26

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