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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.32, 5,058.38 and 3,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.32, 5,058.38 and 3,005.04 is: 4,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.32 : 5,058.38 = 3,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.32/5,058.38 = 3,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.32x = 5,058.38 × 3,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.32x = 15,200,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,634.24/3,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.50

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