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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.36, 5,401.44 and 3,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.36, 5,401.44 and 3,031.36 is: 4,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.36 : 5,401.44 = 3,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.36/5,401.44 = 3,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.36x = 5,401.44 × 3,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.36x = 16,373,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373,709.16/3,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.97

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