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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.52, 5,005.80 and 3,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.52, 5,005.80 and 3,283.92 is: 4,529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.52 : 5,005.80 = 3,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.52/5,005.80 = 3,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.52x = 5,005.80 × 3,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.52x = 16,438,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438,646.74/3,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.15

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