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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.43, 5,444.95 and 2,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.43, 5,444.95 and 2,979.33 is: 4,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.43 : 5,444.95 = 2,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.43/5,444.95 = 2,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.43x = 5,444.95 × 2,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.43x = 16,222,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,302.85/3,635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.28

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