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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.69, 5,409.64 and 3,182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.69, 5,409.64 and 3,182.01 is: 4,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.69 : 5,409.64 = 3,182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.69/5,409.64 = 3,182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.69x = 5,409.64 × 3,182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.69x = 17,213,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,528.58/3,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.70

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