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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.88, 4,910.82 and 3,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.88, 4,910.82 and 3,209.10 is: 4,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.88 : 4,910.82 = 3,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.88/4,910.82 = 3,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.88x = 4,910.82 × 3,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.88x = 15,759,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,312.46/3,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.95

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