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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.36, 5,041.02 and 3,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.36, 5,041.02 and 3,236.36 is: 4,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.36 : 5,041.02 = 3,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.36/5,041.02 = 3,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.36x = 5,041.02 × 3,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.36x = 16,314,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,555.49/3,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.23

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