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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.22, 5,476.74 and 3,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.22, 5,476.74 and 3,007.50 is: 4,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.22 : 5,476.74 = 3,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.22/5,476.74 = 3,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.22x = 5,476.74 × 3,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.22x = 16,471,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471,295.55/3,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.94

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