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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.94, 5,451.38 and 2,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.94, 5,451.38 and 2,973.06 is: 4,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.94 : 5,451.38 = 2,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.94/5,451.38 = 2,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.94x = 5,451.38 × 2,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.94x = 16,207,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207,264.96/3,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.89

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