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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.67, 4,870.87 and 3,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.67, 4,870.87 and 3,005.44 is: 4,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.67 : 4,870.87 = 3,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.67/4,870.87 = 3,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.67x = 4,870.87 × 3,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.67x = 14,639,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639,107.53/3,537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.06

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