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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.78, 5,474.97 and 3,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.78, 5,474.97 and 3,252.54 is: 4,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.78 : 5,474.97 = 3,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.78/5,474.97 = 3,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.78x = 5,474.97 × 3,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.78x = 17,807,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,558.92/3,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.42

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