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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.02, 5,389.74 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.02, 5,389.74 and 2,773.44 is: 4,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.02 : 5,389.74 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.02/5,389.74 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.02x = 5,389.74 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.02x = 14,948,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948,120.51/3,598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.54

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