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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.21, 5,354.54 and 3,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.21, 5,354.54 and 3,475.76 is: 5,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.21 : 5,354.54 = 3,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.21/5,354.54 = 3,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.21x = 5,354.54 × 3,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.21x = 18,611,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,051.80/3,593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.51

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