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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.70, 5,783.55 and 3,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.70, 5,783.55 and 3,628.90 is: 5,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.70 : 5,783.55 = 3,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.70/5,783.55 = 3,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.70x = 5,783.55 × 3,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.70x = 20,987,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,924.60/3,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.35

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