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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.28, 5,524.08 and 2,995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.28, 5,524.08 and 2,995.02 is: 4,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.28 : 5,524.08 = 2,995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.28/5,524.08 = 2,995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.28x = 5,524.08 × 2,995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.28x = 16,544,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,730.08/3,680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.51

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