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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.52, 5,419.13 and 3,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.52, 5,419.13 and 3,322.72 is: 4,959.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.52 : 5,419.13 = 3,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.52/5,419.13 = 3,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.52x = 5,419.13 × 3,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.52x = 18,006,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,251.63/3,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.69

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