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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.73, 5,431.46 and 3,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.73, 5,431.46 and 3,047.85 is: 4,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.73 : 5,431.46 = 3,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.73/5,431.46 = 3,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.73x = 5,431.46 × 3,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.73x = 16,554,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554,260.12/3,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.51

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