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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.20, 5,491.80 and 3,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.20, 5,491.80 and 3,013.20 is: 4,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.20 : 5,491.80 = 3,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.20/5,491.80 = 3,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.20x = 5,491.80 × 3,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.20x = 16,547,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,891.76/3,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.80

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