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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.72, 5,394.60 and 3,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.72, 5,394.60 and 3,348 is: 5,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.72 : 5,394.60 = 3,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.72/5,394.60 = 3,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.72x = 5,394.60 × 3,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.72x = 18,061,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061,120.80/3,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.97

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