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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.52, 5,048.58 and 3,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.52, 5,048.58 and 3,314.92 is: 4,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.52 : 5,048.58 = 3,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.52/5,048.58 = 3,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.52x = 5,048.58 × 3,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.52x = 16,735,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735,638.81/3,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.93

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