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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.99, 5,017.57 and 3,092.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.99, 5,017.57 and 3,092.33 is: 4,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.99 : 5,017.57 = 3,092.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.99/5,017.57 = 3,092.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.99x = 5,017.57 × 3,092.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.99x = 15,515,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515,967.52/3,630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.21

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