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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.73, 5,507.60 and 3,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.73, 5,507.60 and 3,021.10 is: 4,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.73 : 5,507.60 = 3,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.73/5,507.60 = 3,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.73x = 5,507.60 × 3,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.73x = 16,638,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638,981.49/3,671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.65

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