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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.74, 5,376.57 and 3,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.74, 5,376.57 and 3,241.02 is: 4,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.74 : 5,376.57 = 3,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.74/5,376.57 = 3,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.74x = 5,376.57 × 3,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.74x = 17,425,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,570.90/3,583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.40

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