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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.48, 5,437.87 and 3,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.48, 5,437.87 and 3,049.13 is: 4,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.48 : 5,437.87 = 3,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.48/5,437.87 = 3,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.48x = 5,437.87 × 3,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.48x = 16,580,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,778.52/3,633.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.33

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