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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.94, 5,061.66 and 3,605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.94, 5,061.66 and 3,605.46 is: 4,968.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.94 : 5,061.66 = 3,605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.94/5,061.66 = 3,605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.94x = 5,061.66 × 3,605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.94x = 18,249,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,612.66/3,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.67

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