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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.29, 5,391.84 and 3,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.29, 5,391.84 and 3,348.50 is: 4,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.29 : 5,391.84 = 3,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.29/5,391.84 = 3,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.29x = 5,391.84 × 3,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.29x = 18,054,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,549.28/3,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.10

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