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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.41, 5,415.44 and 3,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.41, 5,415.44 and 3,610.94 is: 4,982.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.41 : 5,415.44 = 3,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.41/5,415.44 = 3,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.41x = 5,415.44 × 3,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.41x = 19,554,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554,851.48/3,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.87

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