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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.32, 5,447.44 and 2,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.32, 5,447.44 and 2,970.44 is: 4,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.32 : 5,447.44 = 2,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.32/5,447.44 = 2,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.32x = 5,447.44 × 2,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.32x = 16,181,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,273.87/3,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.95

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