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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.40, 5,501.70 and 3,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.40, 5,501.70 and 3,209.80 is: 4,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.40 : 5,501.70 = 3,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.40/5,501.70 = 3,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.40x = 5,501.70 × 3,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.40x = 17,659,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,356.66/3,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.48

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