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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.04, 5,408.32 and 3,250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.04, 5,408.32 and 3,250.18 is: 4,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.04 : 5,408.32 = 3,250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.04/5,408.32 = 3,250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.04x = 5,408.32 × 3,250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.04x = 17,578,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,013.50/3,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.85

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