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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,681.02, 5,511.67 and 3,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,681.02, 5,511.67 and 3,097.82 is: 4,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,681.02 : 5,511.67 = 3,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,681.02/5,511.67 = 3,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,681.02x = 5,511.67 × 3,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,681.02x = 17,074,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,161.56/3,681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.43

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