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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.49, 5,394.39 and 3,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.49, 5,394.39 and 3,085.80 is: 4,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.49 : 5,394.39 = 3,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.49/5,394.39 = 3,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.49x = 5,394.39 × 3,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.49x = 16,646,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646,008.66/3,602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.70

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