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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.17, 5,363.56 and 3,194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.17, 5,363.56 and 3,194.07 is: 4,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.17 : 5,363.56 = 3,194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.17/5,363.56 = 3,194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.17x = 5,363.56 × 3,194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.17x = 17,131,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,586.09/3,580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.13

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