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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.94, 5,386.58 and 3,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.94, 5,386.58 and 3,262.02 is: 4,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.94 : 5,386.58 = 3,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.94/5,386.58 = 3,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.94x = 5,386.58 × 3,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.94x = 17,571,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,115.38/3,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.73

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