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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.94, 5,450.76 and 3,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.94, 5,450.76 and 3,084.24 is: 4,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.94 : 5,450.76 = 3,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.94/5,450.76 = 3,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.94x = 5,450.76 × 3,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.94x = 16,811,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,436.46/3,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.68

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