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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.78, 5,405.21 and 3,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.78, 5,405.21 and 3,291.58 is: 4,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.78 : 5,405.21 = 3,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.78/5,405.21 = 3,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.78x = 5,405.21 × 3,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.78x = 17,791,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791,681.13/3,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.70

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