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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,539.59, 5,308.70 and 3,363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,539.59, 5,308.70 and 3,363.98 is: 5,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,539.59 : 5,308.70 = 3,363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,539.59/5,308.70 = 3,363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,539.59x = 5,308.70 × 3,363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,539.59x = 17,858,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,317.26/3,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.31

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