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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,597.64, 5,392.78 and 2,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,597.64, 5,392.78 and 2,730.12 is: 4,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,597.64 : 5,392.78 = 2,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,597.64/5,392.78 = 2,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,597.64x = 5,392.78 × 2,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,597.64x = 14,722,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,936.53/3,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.39

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