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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.30, 5,371.29 and 3,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.30, 5,371.29 and 3,034.74 is: 4,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.30 : 5,371.29 = 3,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.30/5,371.29 = 3,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.30x = 5,371.29 × 3,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.30x = 16,300,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,468.61/3,582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.28

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