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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.78, 5,476.47 and 3,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.78, 5,476.47 and 3,253.54 is: 4,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.78 : 5,476.47 = 3,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.78/5,476.47 = 3,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.78x = 5,476.47 × 3,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.78x = 17,817,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,914.20/3,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.92

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