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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.27, 5,418.76 and 3,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.27, 5,418.76 and 3,322.47 is: 4,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.27 : 5,418.76 = 3,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.27/5,418.76 = 3,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.27x = 5,418.76 × 3,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.27x = 18,003,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,667.54/3,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.32

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