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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.16, 5,477.48 and 2,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.16, 5,477.48 and 2,994.34 is: 4,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.16 : 5,477.48 = 2,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.16/5,477.48 = 2,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.16x = 5,477.48 × 2,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.16x = 16,401,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,416.28/3,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.07

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