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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.52, 5,398.50 and 2,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.52, 5,398.50 and 2,821.38 is: 4,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.52 : 5,398.50 = 2,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.52/5,398.50 = 2,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.52x = 5,398.50 × 2,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.52x = 15,231,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,219.93/3,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.42

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