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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.32, 5,513.40 and 3,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.32, 5,513.40 and 3,025.44 is: 4,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.32 : 5,513.40 = 3,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.32/5,513.40 = 3,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.32x = 5,513.40 × 3,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.32x = 16,680,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,460.90/3,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.27

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