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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.32, 5,455.05 and 3,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.32, 5,455.05 and 3,026.41 is: 4,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.32 : 5,455.05 = 3,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.32/5,455.05 = 3,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.32x = 5,455.05 × 3,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.32x = 16,509,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,509,217.87/3,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.34

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