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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.33, 5,060.94 and 3,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.33, 5,060.94 and 3,370.70 is: 4,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.33 : 5,060.94 = 3,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.33/5,060.94 = 3,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.33x = 5,060.94 × 3,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.33x = 17,058,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,868.30/3,661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.21

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