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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.63, 4,971.21 and 3,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.63, 4,971.21 and 3,066.73 is: 4,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.63 : 4,971.21 = 3,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.63/4,971.21 = 3,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.63x = 4,971.21 × 3,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.63x = 15,245,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,334.92/3,605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.20

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