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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.34, 5,058.63 and 3,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.34, 5,058.63 and 3,354.30 is: 4,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.34 : 5,058.63 = 3,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.34/5,058.63 = 3,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.34x = 5,058.63 × 3,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.34x = 16,968,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968,162.61/3,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.36

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