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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.96, 5,585.49 and 3,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.96, 5,585.49 and 3,036.12 is: 4,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.96 : 5,585.49 = 3,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.96/5,585.49 = 3,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.96x = 5,585.49 × 3,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.96x = 16,958,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,217.90/3,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.04

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