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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,691.51, 5,090.24 and 3,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,691.51, 5,090.24 and 3,341.59 is: 4,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,691.51 : 5,090.24 = 3,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,691.51/5,090.24 = 3,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,691.51x = 5,090.24 × 3,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,691.51x = 17,009,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009,490.71/3,691.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.74

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