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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.02, 5,388.93 and 2,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.02, 5,388.93 and 2,675.16 is: 4,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.02 : 5,388.93 = 2,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.02/5,388.93 = 2,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.02x = 5,388.93 × 2,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.02x = 14,416,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,249.98/3,598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.72

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