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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.45, 5,061.11 and 3,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.45, 5,061.11 and 3,370.82 is: 4,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.45 : 5,061.11 = 3,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.45/5,061.11 = 3,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.45x = 5,061.11 × 3,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.45x = 17,060,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,090.81/3,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.38

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