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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.98, 5,383.96 and 2,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.98, 5,383.96 and 2,029.25 is: 3,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.98 : 5,383.96 = 2,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.98/5,383.96 = 2,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.98x = 5,383.96 × 2,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.98x = 10,925,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,925,400.83/3,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.92

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