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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.29, 5,478.57 and 3,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.29, 5,478.57 and 3,153.60 is: 4,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.29 : 5,478.57 = 3,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.29/5,478.57 = 3,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.29x = 5,478.57 × 3,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.29x = 17,277,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,218.35/3,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.32

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