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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.08, 5,041.71 and 3,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.08, 5,041.71 and 3,188.52 is: 4,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.08 : 5,041.71 = 3,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.08/5,041.71 = 3,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.08x = 5,041.71 × 3,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.08x = 16,075,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075,593.17/3,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.15

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