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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.27, 5,040.17 and 3,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.27, 5,040.17 and 3,373.23 is: 4,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.27 : 5,040.17 = 3,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.27/5,040.17 = 3,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.27x = 5,040.17 × 3,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.27x = 17,001,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,610.58/3,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.08

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