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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.43, 5,370.81 and 3,211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.43, 5,370.81 and 3,211.41 is: 4,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.43 : 5,370.81 = 3,211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.43/5,370.81 = 3,211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.43x = 5,370.81 × 3,211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.43x = 17,247,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,838.06/3,604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.18

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