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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.83, 5,060.24 and 3,370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.83, 5,060.24 and 3,370.19 is: 4,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.83 : 5,060.24 = 3,370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.83/5,060.24 = 3,370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.83x = 5,060.24 × 3,370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.83x = 17,053,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,991.32/3,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.51

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