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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.82, 5,449.32 and 3,020.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.82, 5,449.32 and 3,020.97 is: 4,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.82 : 5,449.32 = 3,020.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.82/5,449.32 = 3,020.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.82x = 5,449.32 × 3,020.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.82x = 16,462,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,232.24/3,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.28

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