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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.93, 5,351.36 and 3,211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.93, 5,351.36 and 3,211.33 is: 4,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.93 : 5,351.36 = 3,211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.93/5,351.36 = 3,211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.93x = 5,351.36 × 3,211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.93x = 17,184,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,982.91/3,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.01

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