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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.74, 5,011.08 and 3,606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.74, 5,011.08 and 3,606.51 is: 4,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.74 : 5,011.08 = 3,606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.74/5,011.08 = 3,606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.74x = 5,011.08 × 3,606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.74x = 18,072,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072,510.13/3,655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.60

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