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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.70, 5,459.55 and 3,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.70, 5,459.55 and 3,304.90 is: 4,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.70 : 5,459.55 = 3,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.70/5,459.55 = 3,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.70x = 5,459.55 × 3,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.70x = 18,043,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,043,266.80/3,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.35

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