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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.93, 5,014.96 and 3,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.93, 5,014.96 and 3,076.28 is: 4,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.93 : 5,014.96 = 3,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.93/5,014.96 = 3,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.93x = 5,014.96 × 3,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.93x = 15,427,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,424.49/3,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.55

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