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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.40, 5,506.68 and 3,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.40, 5,506.68 and 3,283.92 is: 4,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.40 : 5,506.68 = 3,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.40/5,506.68 = 3,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.40x = 5,506.68 × 3,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.40x = 18,083,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,496.59/3,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.48

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