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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.59, 5,525.56 and 3,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.59, 5,525.56 and 3,371.15 is: 5,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.59 : 5,525.56 = 3,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.59/5,525.56 = 3,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.59x = 5,525.56 × 3,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.59x = 18,627,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,463.97/3,682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.25

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