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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.67, 5,513.49 and 3,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.67, 5,513.49 and 3,062.39 is: 4,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.67 : 5,513.49 = 3,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.67/5,513.49 = 3,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.67x = 5,513.49 × 3,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.67x = 16,884,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884,429.07/3,680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.32

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