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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.48, 5,019.21 and 3,081.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.48, 5,019.21 and 3,081.39 is: 4,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.48 : 5,019.21 = 3,081.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.48/5,019.21 = 3,081.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.48x = 5,019.21 × 3,081.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.48x = 15,466,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466,143.50/3,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.55

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