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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.67, 5,384.97 and 2,421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.67, 5,384.97 and 2,421.15 is: 3,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.67 : 5,384.97 = 2,421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.67/5,384.97 = 2,421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.67x = 5,384.97 × 2,421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.67x = 13,037,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,037,820.12/3,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.00

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