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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.31, 5,059.49 and 3,322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.31, 5,059.49 and 3,322.65 is: 4,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.31 : 5,059.49 = 3,322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.31/5,059.49 = 3,322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.31x = 5,059.49 × 3,322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.31x = 16,810,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,883.46/3,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.25

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