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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.46, 5,415.72 and 3,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.46, 5,415.72 and 3,177.28 is: 4,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.46 : 5,415.72 = 3,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.46/5,415.72 = 3,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.46x = 5,415.72 × 3,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.46x = 17,207,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,258.84/3,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.36

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