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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,681.14, 5,542.43 and 3,245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,681.14, 5,542.43 and 3,245.19 is: 4,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,681.14 : 5,542.43 = 3,245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,681.14/5,542.43 = 3,245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,681.14x = 5,542.43 × 3,245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,681.14x = 17,986,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,246.52/3,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.06

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