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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.38, 5,020.01 and 3,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.38, 5,020.01 and 3,079.59 is: 4,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.38 : 5,020.01 = 3,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.38/5,020.01 = 3,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.38x = 5,020.01 × 3,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.38x = 15,459,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,572.60/3,641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.53

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