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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.52, 5,504.92 and 3,093.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.52, 5,504.92 and 3,093.32 is: 4,631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.52 : 5,504.92 = 3,093.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.52/5,504.92 = 3,093.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.52x = 5,504.92 × 3,093.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.52x = 17,028,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,479.13/3,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.68

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