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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.05, 5,240.29 and 3,630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.05, 5,240.29 and 3,630.09 is: 4,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.05 : 5,240.29 = 3,630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.05/5,240.29 = 3,630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.05x = 5,240.29 × 3,630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.05x = 19,022,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,724.33/3,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.34

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