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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.58, 5,480.51 and 3,154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.58, 5,480.51 and 3,154.92 is: 4,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.58 : 5,480.51 = 3,154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.58/5,480.51 = 3,154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.58x = 5,480.51 × 3,154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.58x = 17,290,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290,554.83/3,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.30

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