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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.20, 5,437.50 and 3,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.20, 5,437.50 and 3,114.60 is: 4,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.20 : 5,437.50 = 3,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.20/5,437.50 = 3,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.20x = 5,437.50 × 3,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.20x = 16,935,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,935,637.50/3,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.92

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