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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.28, 5,404.32 and 2,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.28, 5,404.32 and 2,141.28 is: 3,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.28 : 5,404.32 = 2,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.28/5,404.32 = 2,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.28x = 5,404.32 × 2,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.28x = 11,572,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,162.33/3,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.13

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