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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.70, 5,497.26 and 3,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.70, 5,497.26 and 3,013.60 is: 4,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.70 : 5,497.26 = 3,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.70/5,497.26 = 3,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.70x = 5,497.26 × 3,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.70x = 16,566,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566,542.74/3,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.41

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