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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.69, 5,391.58 and 2,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.69, 5,391.58 and 2,671.60 is: 4,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.69 : 5,391.58 = 2,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.69/5,391.58 = 2,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.69x = 5,391.58 × 2,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.69x = 14,404,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,134.99/3,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.05

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