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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.36, 5,404.44 and 3,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.36, 5,404.44 and 3,033.36 is: 4,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.36 : 5,404.44 = 3,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.36/5,404.44 = 3,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.36x = 5,404.44 × 3,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.36x = 16,393,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,612.12/3,609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.97

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