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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.72, 5,445.83 and 2,748.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.72, 5,445.83 and 2,748.47 is: 4,116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.72 : 5,445.83 = 2,748.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.72/5,445.83 = 2,748.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.72x = 5,445.83 × 2,748.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.72x = 14,967,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,680.02/3,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.84

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