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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.50, 5,492.96 and 3,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.50, 5,492.96 and 3,004.68 is: 4,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.50 : 5,492.96 = 3,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.50/5,492.96 = 3,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.50x = 5,492.96 × 3,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.50x = 16,504,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,587.05/3,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.55

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