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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.31, 5,458.32 and 3,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.31, 5,458.32 and 3,049.92 is: 4,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.31 : 5,458.32 = 3,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.31/5,458.32 = 3,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.31x = 5,458.32 × 3,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.31x = 16,647,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,439.33/3,632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.15

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