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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.98, 5,381.25 and 3,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.98, 5,381.25 and 3,232.13 is: 4,840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.98 : 5,381.25 = 3,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.98/5,381.25 = 3,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.98x = 5,381.25 × 3,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.98x = 17,392,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,872.66/3,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.79

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