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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.40, 5,429.40 and 3,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.40, 5,429.40 and 3,047.20 is: 4,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.40 : 5,429.40 = 3,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.40/5,429.40 = 3,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.40x = 5,429.40 × 3,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.40x = 16,544,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,467.68/3,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.20

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