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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.57, 4,638.36 and 3,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.57, 4,638.36 and 3,150.42 is: 4,349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.57 : 4,638.36 = 3,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.57/4,638.36 = 3,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.57x = 4,638.36 × 3,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.57x = 14,612,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,782.11/3,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.61

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