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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.43, 5,402.05 and 3,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.43, 5,402.05 and 3,184.04 is: 4,778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.43 : 5,402.05 = 3,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.43/5,402.05 = 3,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.43x = 5,402.05 × 3,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.43x = 17,200,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,343.28/3,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.63

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