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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.70, 5,030.19 and 3,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.70, 5,030.19 and 3,055.26 is: 4,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.70 : 5,030.19 = 3,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.70/5,030.19 = 3,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.70x = 5,030.19 × 3,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.70x = 15,368,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,538.30/3,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.15

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