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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.76, 5,490.64 and 3,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.76, 5,490.64 and 3,227.48 is: 4,828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.76 : 5,490.64 = 3,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.76/5,490.64 = 3,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.76x = 5,490.64 × 3,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.76x = 17,720,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720,930.79/3,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.91

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