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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.69, 5,475.98 and 3,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.69, 5,475.98 and 3,045.23 is: 4,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.69 : 5,475.98 = 3,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.69/5,475.98 = 3,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.69x = 5,475.98 × 3,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.69x = 16,675,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675,598.81/3,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.32

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