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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.30, 5,406.38 and 3,265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.30, 5,406.38 and 3,265.42 is: 4,888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.30 : 5,406.38 = 3,265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.30/5,406.38 = 3,265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.30x = 5,406.38 × 3,265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.30x = 17,654,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654,101.38/3,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.57

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