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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.39, 5,059.06 and 3,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.39, 5,059.06 and 3,074.90 is: 4,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.39 : 5,059.06 = 3,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.39/5,059.06 = 3,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.39x = 5,059.06 × 3,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.39x = 15,556,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,070.61/3,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.05

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