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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,658.98, 5,485.23 and 2,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,658.98, 5,485.23 and 2,797.14 is: 4,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,658.98 : 5,485.23 = 2,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,658.98/5,485.23 = 2,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,658.98x = 5,485.23 × 2,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,658.98x = 15,342,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,956.24/3,658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.23

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