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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.48, 5,517.45 and 3,348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.48, 5,517.45 and 3,348.81 is: 5,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.48 : 5,517.45 = 3,348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.48/5,517.45 = 3,348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.48x = 5,517.45 × 3,348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.48x = 18,476,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476,891.73/3,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.67

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