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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.72, 4,961.76 and 3,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.72, 4,961.76 and 3,150.24 is: 4,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.72 : 4,961.76 = 3,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.72/4,961.76 = 3,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.72x = 4,961.76 × 3,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.72x = 15,630,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,734.82/3,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.00

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