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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.45, 5,059.72 and 3,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.45, 5,059.72 and 3,369.82 is: 4,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.45 : 5,059.72 = 3,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.45/5,059.72 = 3,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.45x = 5,059.72 × 3,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.45x = 17,050,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,338.39/3,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.99

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