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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.62, 5,533.97 and 3,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.62, 5,533.97 and 3,171.22 is: 4,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.62 : 5,533.97 = 3,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.62/5,533.97 = 3,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.62x = 5,533.97 × 3,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.62x = 17,549,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549,420.49/3,685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.60

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