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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.32, 5,406.36 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.32, 5,406.36 and 3,023.88 is: 4,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.32 : 5,406.36 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.32/5,406.36 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.32x = 5,406.36 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.32x = 16,348,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,348,183.88/3,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.18

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