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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.59, 5,431.18 and 2,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.59, 5,431.18 and 2,966.58 is: 4,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.59 : 5,431.18 = 2,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.59/5,431.18 = 2,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.59x = 5,431.18 × 2,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.59x = 16,112,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,035.04/3,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.42

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