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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.81, 5,446.69 and 2,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.81, 5,446.69 and 2,809.69 is: 4,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.81 : 5,446.69 = 2,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.81/5,446.69 = 2,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.81x = 5,446.69 × 2,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.81x = 15,303,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,489.79/3,629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.06

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