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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.91, 5,019.37 and 3,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.91, 5,019.37 and 3,079.12 is: 4,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.91 : 5,019.37 = 3,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.91/5,019.37 = 3,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.91x = 5,019.37 × 3,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.91x = 15,455,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455,242.55/3,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.88

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