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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.90, 5,483.85 and 3,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.90, 5,483.85 and 3,072.70 is: 4,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.90 : 5,483.85 = 3,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.90/5,483.85 = 3,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.90x = 5,483.85 × 3,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.90x = 16,850,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,225.90/3,655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.05

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