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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.54, 5,409.06 and 3,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.54, 5,409.06 and 3,250.68 is: 4,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.54 : 5,409.06 = 3,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.54/5,409.06 = 3,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.54x = 5,409.06 × 3,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.54x = 17,583,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,123.16/3,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.60

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