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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.28, 5,429.86 and 3,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.28, 5,429.86 and 3,007.92 is: 4,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.28 : 5,429.86 = 3,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.28/5,429.86 = 3,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.28x = 5,429.86 × 3,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.28x = 16,332,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332,584.49/3,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.41

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