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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.62, 5,382.90 and 2,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.62, 5,382.90 and 2,274.39 is: 3,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.62 : 5,382.90 = 2,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.62/5,382.90 = 2,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.62x = 5,382.90 × 2,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.62x = 12,242,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242,813.93/3,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.88

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