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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.52, 5,458.56 and 3,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.52, 5,458.56 and 3,277.92 is: 4,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.52 : 5,458.56 = 3,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.52/5,458.56 = 3,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.52x = 5,458.56 × 3,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.52x = 17,892,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,723.00/3,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.64

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