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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.92, 5,507.46 and 3,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.92, 5,507.46 and 3,063.56 is: 4,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.92 : 5,507.46 = 3,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.92/5,507.46 = 3,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.92x = 5,507.46 × 3,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.92x = 16,872,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,872,434.16/3,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.99

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