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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.52, 5,018.88 and 3,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.52, 5,018.88 and 3,055.12 is: 4,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.52 : 5,018.88 = 3,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.52/5,018.88 = 3,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.52x = 5,018.88 × 3,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.52x = 15,333,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333,280.67/3,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.06

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