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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.64, 5,054.18 and 3,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.64, 5,054.18 and 3,001.62 is: 4,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.64 : 5,054.18 = 3,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.64/5,054.18 = 3,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.64x = 5,054.18 × 3,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.64x = 15,170,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,727.77/3,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.25

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