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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.18, 5,482.35 and 2,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.18, 5,482.35 and 2,273.85 is: 3,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.18 : 5,482.35 = 2,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.18/5,482.35 = 2,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.18x = 5,482.35 × 2,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.18x = 12,466,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,041.55/3,660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.85

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