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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.64, 5,060.42 and 3,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.64, 5,060.42 and 3,555.76 is: 4,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.64 : 5,060.42 = 3,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.64/5,060.42 = 3,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.64x = 5,060.42 × 3,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.64x = 17,993,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993,639.02/3,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.04

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