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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,683.28, 5,524.93 and 3,032.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,683.28, 5,524.93 and 3,032.65 is: 4,548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,683.28 : 5,524.93 = 3,032.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,683.28/5,524.93 = 3,032.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,683.28x = 5,524.93 × 3,032.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,683.28x = 16,755,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755,178.29/3,683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.98

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