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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.51, 5,023.35 and 3,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.51, 5,023.35 and 3,049.02 is: 4,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.51 : 5,023.35 = 3,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.51/5,023.35 = 3,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.51x = 5,023.35 × 3,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.51x = 15,316,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,294.62/3,639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.34

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