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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.21, 5,368.99 and 3,210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.21, 5,368.99 and 3,210.19 is: 4,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.21 : 5,368.99 = 3,210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.21/5,368.99 = 3,210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.21x = 5,368.99 × 3,210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.21x = 17,235,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,462.58/3,603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.37

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