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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.64, 5,451.03 and 3,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.64, 5,451.03 and 3,023.72 is: 4,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.64 : 5,451.03 = 3,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.64/5,451.03 = 3,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.64x = 5,451.03 × 3,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.64x = 16,482,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482,381.62/3,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.31

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