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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.65, 5,361.75 and 3,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.65, 5,361.75 and 3,063.96 is: 4,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.65 : 5,361.75 = 3,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.65/5,361.75 = 3,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.65x = 5,361.75 × 3,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.65x = 16,428,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,187.53/3,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.05

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