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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.35, 5,370.93 and 3,251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.35, 5,370.93 and 3,251.43 is: 4,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.35 : 5,370.93 = 3,251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.35/5,370.93 = 3,251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.35x = 5,370.93 × 3,251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.35x = 17,463,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463,202.93/3,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.07

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