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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.64, 5,497.56 and 3,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.64, 5,497.56 and 3,385 is: 5,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.64 : 5,497.56 = 3,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.64/5,497.56 = 3,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.64x = 5,497.56 × 3,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.64x = 18,609,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609,240.60/3,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.44

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