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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.03, 5,405.59 and 3,291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.03, 5,405.59 and 3,291.83 is: 4,910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.03 : 5,405.59 = 3,291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.03/5,405.59 = 3,291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.03x = 5,405.59 × 3,291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.03x = 17,794,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794,266.87/3,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.08

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