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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.23, 5,047.20 and 2,951.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.23, 5,047.20 and 2,951.33 is: 4,069.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.23 : 5,047.20 = 2,951.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.23/5,047.20 = 2,951.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.23x = 5,047.20 × 2,951.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.23x = 14,895,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895,952.78/3,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.68

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