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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.58, 5,388.36 and 1,744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.58, 5,388.36 and 1,744.62 is: 2,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.58 : 5,388.36 = 1,744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.58/5,388.36 = 1,744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.58x = 5,388.36 × 1,744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.58x = 9,400,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,640.62/3,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.95

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