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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.35, 5,400.09 and 3,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.35, 5,400.09 and 3,013.74 is: 4,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.35 : 5,400.09 = 3,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.35/5,400.09 = 3,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.35x = 5,400.09 × 3,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.35x = 16,274,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,467.24/3,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.73

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