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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.09, 5,371.31 and 3,430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.09, 5,371.31 and 3,430.62 is: 5,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.09 : 5,371.31 = 3,430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.09/5,371.31 = 3,430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.09x = 5,371.31 × 3,430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.09x = 18,426,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,932.09/3,582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.18

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