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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.10, 5,392.29 and 3,084.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.10, 5,392.29 and 3,084.42 is: 4,618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.10 : 5,392.29 = 3,084.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.10/5,392.29 = 3,084.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.10x = 5,392.29 × 3,084.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.10x = 16,632,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,087.12/3,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.61

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