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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,841.12, 5,289.59 and 3,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,841.12, 5,289.59 and 3,336.74 is: 4,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,841.12 : 5,289.59 = 3,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,841.12/5,289.59 = 3,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,841.12x = 5,289.59 × 3,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,841.12x = 17,649,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649,969.85/3,841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.01

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