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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.27, 5,454.98 and 3,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.27, 5,454.98 and 3,026.36 is: 4,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.27 : 5,454.98 = 3,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.27/5,454.98 = 3,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.27x = 5,454.98 × 3,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.27x = 16,508,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508,690.87/3,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.26

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