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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.70, 5,003.03 and 3,378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.70, 5,003.03 and 3,378.46 is: 4,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.70 : 5,003.03 = 3,378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.70/5,003.03 = 3,378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.70x = 5,003.03 × 3,378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.70x = 16,902,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,536.73/3,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.15

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