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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.65, 5,059.70 and 3,005.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.65, 5,059.70 and 3,005.61 is: 4,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.65 : 5,059.70 = 3,005.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.65/5,059.70 = 3,005.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.65x = 5,059.70 × 3,005.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.65x = 15,207,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,469.89/3,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.74

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