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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.58, 4,907.34 and 3,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.58, 4,907.34 and 3,486.90 is: 4,801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.58 : 4,907.34 = 3,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.58/4,907.34 = 3,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.58x = 4,907.34 × 3,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.58x = 17,111,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,403.85/3,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.75

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