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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.62, 5,013.44 and 3,111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.62, 5,013.44 and 3,111.57 is: 4,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.62 : 5,013.44 = 3,111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.62/5,013.44 = 3,111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.62x = 5,013.44 × 3,111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.62x = 15,599,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,653.94/3,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.66

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