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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.16, 5,499.48 and 3,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.16, 5,499.48 and 3,206.48 is: 4,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.16 : 5,499.48 = 3,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.16/5,499.48 = 3,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.16x = 5,499.48 × 3,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.16x = 17,633,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633,972.63/3,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.69

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