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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.44, 5,408.70 and 3,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.44, 5,408.70 and 3,129.16 is: 4,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.44 : 5,408.70 = 3,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.44/5,408.70 = 3,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.44x = 5,408.70 × 3,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.44x = 16,924,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924,687.69/3,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.52

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