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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.81, 5,394.49 and 2,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.81, 5,394.49 and 2,682.28 is: 4,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.81 : 5,394.49 = 2,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.81/5,394.49 = 2,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.81x = 5,394.49 × 2,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.81x = 14,469,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,505.66/3,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.00

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