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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.39, 5,541.30 and 3,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.39, 5,541.30 and 3,244.44 is: 4,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.39 : 5,541.30 = 3,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.39/5,541.30 = 3,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.39x = 5,541.30 × 3,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.39x = 17,978,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,404.98/3,680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.92

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