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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,730.65, 5,145.30 and 3,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,730.65, 5,145.30 and 3,281.55 is: 4,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,730.65 : 5,145.30 = 3,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,730.65/5,145.30 = 3,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,730.65x = 5,145.30 × 3,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,730.65x = 16,884,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884,559.22/3,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.90

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