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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.42, 5,497.73 and 3,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.42, 5,497.73 and 3,057.06 is: 4,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.42 : 5,497.73 = 3,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.42/5,497.73 = 3,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.42x = 5,497.73 × 3,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.42x = 16,806,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,890.47/3,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.26

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