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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.49, 5,389.61 and 3,339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.49, 5,389.61 and 3,339.95 is: 4,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.49 : 5,389.61 = 3,339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.49/5,389.61 = 3,339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.49x = 5,389.61 × 3,339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.49x = 18,000,984.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000,984.27/3,610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.75

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