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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.26, 5,040.33 and 3,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.26, 5,040.33 and 3,583.58 is: 4,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.26 : 5,040.33 = 3,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.26/5,040.33 = 3,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.26x = 5,040.33 × 3,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.26x = 18,062,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,425.78/3,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.74

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