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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.05, 5,392.87 and 3,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.05, 5,392.87 and 3,113.52 is: 4,649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.05 : 5,392.87 = 3,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.05/5,392.87 = 3,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.05x = 5,392.87 × 3,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.05x = 16,790,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790,808.60/3,611.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.84

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