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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.31, 5,049.48 and 3,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.31, 5,049.48 and 3,518.86 is: 4,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.31 : 5,049.48 = 3,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.31/5,049.48 = 3,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.31x = 5,049.48 × 3,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.31x = 17,768,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768,413.19/3,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.35

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