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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,785.94, 5,220.40 and 2,591.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,785.94, 5,220.40 and 2,591.11 is: 3,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,785.94 : 5,220.40 = 2,591.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,785.94/5,220.40 = 2,591.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,785.94x = 5,220.40 × 2,591.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,785.94x = 13,526,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526,623.37/3,785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.86

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