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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,731.49, 5,581.85 and 3,065.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,731.49, 5,581.85 and 3,065.87 is: 4,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,731.49 : 5,581.85 = 3,065.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,731.49/5,581.85 = 3,065.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,731.49x = 5,581.85 × 3,065.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,731.49x = 17,113,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,225.08/3,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.16

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