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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.71, 5,048.99 and 3,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.71, 5,048.99 and 3,157.44 is: 4,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.71 : 5,048.99 = 3,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.71/5,048.99 = 3,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.71x = 5,048.99 × 3,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.71x = 15,941,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,867.20/3,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.86

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