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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.51, 5,057.69 and 3,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.51, 5,057.69 and 3,441.17 is: 4,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.51 : 5,057.69 = 3,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.51/5,057.69 = 3,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.51x = 5,057.69 × 3,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.51x = 17,404,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,328.60/3,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.73

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