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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.74, 5,482.89 and 2,963.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.74, 5,482.89 and 2,963.58 is: 4,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.74 : 5,482.89 = 2,963.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.74/5,482.89 = 2,963.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.74x = 5,482.89 × 2,963.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.74x = 16,248,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248,983.15/3,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.50

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