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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.44, 5,059.43 and 2,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.44, 5,059.43 and 2,924.49 is: 4,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.44 : 5,059.43 = 2,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.44/5,059.43 = 2,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.44x = 5,059.43 × 2,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.44x = 14,796,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,796,252.44/3,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.69

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