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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,539.60, 5,309.40 and 3,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,539.60, 5,309.40 and 3,107.60 is: 4,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,539.60 : 5,309.40 = 3,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,539.60/5,309.40 = 3,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,539.60x = 5,309.40 × 3,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,539.60x = 16,499,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,491.44/3,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.40

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