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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.10, 5,390.80 and 3,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.10, 5,390.80 and 3,083.42 is: 4,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.10 : 5,390.80 = 3,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.10/5,390.80 = 3,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.10x = 5,390.80 × 3,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.10x = 16,622,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,106.30/3,600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.13

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