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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.33, 5,059.76 and 3,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.33, 5,059.76 and 3,265.90 is: 4,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.33 : 5,059.76 = 3,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.33/5,059.76 = 3,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.33x = 5,059.76 × 3,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.33x = 16,524,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,672.94/3,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.53

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