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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.10, 5,486.55 and 3,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.10, 5,486.55 and 3,271.30 is: 4,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.10 : 5,486.55 = 3,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.10/5,486.55 = 3,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.10x = 5,486.55 × 3,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.10x = 17,948,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,151.02/3,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.73

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