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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.14, 5,488.74 and 3,307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.14, 5,488.74 and 3,307.59 is: 4,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.14 : 5,488.74 = 3,307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.14/5,488.74 = 3,307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.14x = 5,488.74 × 3,307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.14x = 18,154,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,501.54/3,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.47

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