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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.65, 5,406.98 and 3,191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.65, 5,406.98 and 3,191.55 is: 4,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.65 : 5,406.98 = 3,191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.65/5,406.98 = 3,191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.65x = 5,406.98 × 3,191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.65x = 17,256,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,631.06/3,604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.33

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