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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.70, 5,444.55 and 3,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.70, 5,444.55 and 3,305.70 is: 4,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.70 : 5,444.55 = 3,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.70/5,444.55 = 3,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.70x = 5,444.55 × 3,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.70x = 17,998,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,048.94/3,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.55

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