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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.48, 5,391.36 and 3,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.48, 5,391.36 and 3,083.80 is: 4,617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.48 : 5,391.36 = 3,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.48/5,391.36 = 3,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.48x = 5,391.36 × 3,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.48x = 16,625,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,875.97/3,600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.68

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