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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.40, 5,504.70 and 3,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.40, 5,504.70 and 3,211.80 is: 4,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.40 : 5,504.70 = 3,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.40/5,504.70 = 3,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.40x = 5,504.70 × 3,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.40x = 17,679,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,995.46/3,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.48

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