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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.92, 5,073.12 and 3,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.92, 5,073.12 and 3,492.24 is: 4,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.92 : 5,073.12 = 3,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.92/5,073.12 = 3,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.92x = 5,073.12 × 3,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.92x = 17,716,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,552.59/3,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.31

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