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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.98, 5,435.62 and 3,047.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.98, 5,435.62 and 3,047.63 is: 4,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.98 : 5,435.62 = 3,047.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.98/5,435.62 = 3,047.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.98x = 5,435.62 × 3,047.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.98x = 16,565,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,764.55/3,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.08

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