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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.08, 5,026.83 and 3,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.08, 5,026.83 and 3,430.89 is: 4,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.08 : 5,026.83 = 3,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.08/5,026.83 = 3,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.08x = 5,026.83 × 3,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.08x = 17,246,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,527.78/3,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.65

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