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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.57, 5,471.45 and 3,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.57, 5,471.45 and 3,035.72 is: 4,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.57 : 5,471.45 = 3,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.57/5,471.45 = 3,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.57x = 5,471.45 × 3,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.57x = 16,609,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609,747.66/3,644.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.40

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