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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.41, 5,496.60 and 3,537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.41, 5,496.60 and 3,537.61 is: 4,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.41 : 5,496.60 = 3,537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.41/5,496.60 = 3,537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.41x = 5,496.60 × 3,537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.41x = 19,444,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444,809.44/3,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.00

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