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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.54, 5,490.60 and 2,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.54, 5,490.60 and 2,946.54 is: 4,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.54 : 5,490.60 = 2,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.54/5,490.60 = 2,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.54x = 5,490.60 × 2,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.54x = 16,178,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,272.52/3,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.60

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