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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.08, 4,962.54 and 2,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.08, 4,962.54 and 2,847.16 is: 3,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.08 : 4,962.54 = 2,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.08/4,962.54 = 2,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.08x = 4,962.54 × 2,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.08x = 14,129,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,145.39/3,593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.32

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