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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,678.93, 5,060.97 and 3,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,678.93, 5,060.97 and 3,228.84 is: 4,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,678.93 : 5,060.97 = 3,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,678.93/5,060.97 = 3,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,678.93x = 5,060.97 × 3,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,678.93x = 16,341,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,062.37/3,678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.80

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