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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.82, 5,513.15 and 3,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.82, 5,513.15 and 3,055.10 is: 4,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.82 : 5,513.15 = 3,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.82/5,513.15 = 3,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.82x = 5,513.15 × 3,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.82x = 16,843,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,250.72/3,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.17

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