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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.01, 4,966.30 and 3,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.01, 4,966.30 and 3,005.37 is: 4,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.01 : 4,966.30 = 3,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.01/4,966.30 = 3,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.01x = 4,966.30 × 3,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.01x = 14,925,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,569.03/3,602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.68

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