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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.52, 5,586.96 and 3,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.52, 5,586.96 and 3,035.44 is: 4,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.52 : 5,586.96 = 3,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.52/5,586.96 = 3,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.52x = 5,586.96 × 3,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.52x = 16,958,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,881.86/3,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.64

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