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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.73, 5,418.26 and 3,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.73, 5,418.26 and 3,316.97 is: 4,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.73 : 5,418.26 = 3,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.73/5,418.26 = 3,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.73x = 5,418.26 × 3,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.73x = 17,972,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972,189.29/3,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.44

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