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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.93, 5,042.62 and 3,468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.93, 5,042.62 and 3,468.47 is: 4,789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.93 : 5,042.62 = 3,468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.93/5,042.62 = 3,468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.93x = 5,042.62 × 3,468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.93x = 17,490,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,176.19/3,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.30

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