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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.81, 5,471.02 and 2,828.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.81, 5,471.02 and 2,828.59 is: 4,236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.81 : 5,471.02 = 2,828.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.81/5,471.02 = 2,828.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.81x = 5,471.02 × 2,828.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.81x = 15,475,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,272.46/3,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.54

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