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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.33, 5,451.57 and 3,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.33, 5,451.57 and 3,022.48 is: 4,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.33 : 5,451.57 = 3,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.33/5,451.57 = 3,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.33x = 5,451.57 × 3,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.33x = 16,477,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477,261.29/3,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.53

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