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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.92, 5,498.48 and 3,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.92, 5,498.48 and 3,057.56 is: 4,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.92 : 5,498.48 = 3,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.92/5,498.48 = 3,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.92x = 5,498.48 × 3,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.92x = 16,811,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,932.51/3,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.01

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