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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.37, 5,044.30 and 2,914.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.37, 5,044.30 and 2,914.93 is: 4,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.37 : 5,044.30 = 2,914.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.37/5,044.30 = 2,914.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.37x = 5,044.30 × 2,914.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.37x = 14,703,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,781.40/3,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.73

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