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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,643.92, 5,017.32 and 3,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,643.92, 5,017.32 and 3,021.84 is: 4,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,643.92 : 5,017.32 = 3,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,643.92/5,017.32 = 3,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,643.92x = 5,017.32 × 3,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,643.92x = 15,161,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,538.27/3,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.78

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