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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.03, 5,059.74 and 3,544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.03, 5,059.74 and 3,544.53 is: 4,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.03 : 5,059.74 = 3,544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.03/5,059.74 = 3,544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.03x = 5,059.74 × 3,544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.03x = 17,934,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934,400.22/3,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.05

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