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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.80, 5,407.14 and 3,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.80, 5,407.14 and 3,265.93 is: 4,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.80 : 5,407.14 = 3,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.80/5,407.14 = 3,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.80x = 5,407.14 × 3,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.80x = 17,659,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,340.74/3,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.35

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