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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.20, 5,241.60 and 3,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.20, 5,241.60 and 3,610.88 is: 4,987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.20 : 5,241.60 = 3,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.20/5,241.60 = 3,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.20x = 5,241.60 × 3,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.20x = 18,926,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,788.61/3,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.03

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