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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.36, 5,058.96 and 3,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.36, 5,058.96 and 3,370.16 is: 4,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.36 : 5,058.96 = 3,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.36/5,058.96 = 3,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.36x = 5,058.96 × 3,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.36x = 17,049,504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,504.63/3,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.52

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