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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.02, 5,005.02 and 3,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.02, 5,005.02 and 3,044.26 is: 4,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.02 : 5,005.02 = 3,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.02/5,005.02 = 3,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.02x = 5,005.02 × 3,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.02x = 15,236,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,582.19/3,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.61

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