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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.39, 5,384.52 and 2,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.39, 5,384.52 and 2,274.58 is: 3,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.39 : 5,384.52 = 2,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.39/5,384.52 = 2,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.39x = 5,384.52 × 2,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.39x = 12,247,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,247,521.50/3,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.45

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