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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.24, 4,992.68 and 3,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.24, 4,992.68 and 3,297.19 is: 4,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.24 : 4,992.68 = 3,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.24/4,992.68 = 3,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.24x = 4,992.68 × 3,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.24x = 16,461,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461,814.57/3,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.89

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