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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.93, 5,057.52 and 3,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.93, 5,057.52 and 3,602.46 is: 4,964.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.93 : 5,057.52 = 3,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.93/5,057.52 = 3,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.93x = 5,057.52 × 3,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.93x = 18,219,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,513.50/3,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.54

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