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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.56, 5,392.98 and 3,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.56, 5,392.98 and 3,170.88 is: 4,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.56 : 5,392.98 = 3,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.56/5,392.98 = 3,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.56x = 5,392.98 × 3,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.56x = 17,100,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,492.42/3,598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.04

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