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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.68, 5,385.12 and 2,767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.68, 5,385.12 and 2,767.38 is: 4,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.68 : 5,385.12 = 2,767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.68/5,385.12 = 2,767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.68x = 5,385.12 × 2,767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.68x = 14,902,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902,673.39/3,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.61

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