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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,684.92, 5,527.38 and 3,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,684.92, 5,527.38 and 3,034.29 is: 4,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,684.92 : 5,527.38 = 3,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,684.92/5,527.38 = 3,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,684.92x = 5,527.38 × 3,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,684.92x = 16,771,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,673.86/3,684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.44

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