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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.26, 5,064.40 and 3,078.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.26, 5,064.40 and 3,078.78 is: 4,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.26 : 5,064.40 = 3,078.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.26/5,064.40 = 3,078.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.26x = 5,064.40 × 3,078.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.26x = 15,592,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,173.43/3,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.41

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