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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.21, 4,942.62 and 3,358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.21, 4,942.62 and 3,358.87 is: 4,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.21 : 4,942.62 = 3,358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.21/4,942.62 = 3,358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.21x = 4,942.62 × 3,358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.21x = 16,601,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,605.68/3,581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.75

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