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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.52, 5,426.60 and 3,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.52, 5,426.60 and 3,284.48 is: 4,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.52 : 5,426.60 = 3,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.52/5,426.60 = 3,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.52x = 5,426.60 × 3,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.52x = 17,823,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,559.17/3,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.14

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