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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.58, 5,422.70 and 3,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.58, 5,422.70 and 3,533.16 is: 5,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.58 : 5,422.70 = 3,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.58/5,422.70 = 3,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.58x = 5,422.70 × 3,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.58x = 19,159,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,159,266.73/3,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.74

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