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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.65, 5,386.97 and 2,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.65, 5,386.97 and 2,716.44 is: 4,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.65 : 5,386.97 = 2,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.65/5,386.97 = 2,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.65x = 5,386.97 × 2,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.65x = 14,633,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,355.92/3,594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.87

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