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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.94, 5,385.69 and 2,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.94, 5,385.69 and 2,279.63 is: 3,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.94 : 5,385.69 = 2,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.94/5,385.69 = 2,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.94x = 5,385.69 × 2,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.94x = 12,277,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277,380.49/3,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.23

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