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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.68, 5,708.96 and 3,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.68, 5,708.96 and 3,311.68 is: 4,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.68 : 5,708.96 = 3,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.68/5,708.96 = 3,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.68x = 5,708.96 × 3,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.68x = 18,906,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906,248.65/3,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.08

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