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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.90, 5,502.45 and 3,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.90, 5,502.45 and 3,210.30 is: 4,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.90 : 5,502.45 = 3,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.90/5,502.45 = 3,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.90x = 5,502.45 × 3,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.90x = 17,664,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,515.24/3,663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.23

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