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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.10, 5,491.05 and 3,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.10, 5,491.05 and 3,274.30 is: 4,908.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.10 : 5,491.05 = 3,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.10/5,491.05 = 3,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.10x = 5,491.05 × 3,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.10x = 17,979,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,345.02/3,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.23

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