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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.32, 5,491.40 and 3,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.32, 5,491.40 and 3,060.59 is: 4,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.32 : 5,491.40 = 3,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.32/5,491.40 = 3,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.32x = 5,491.40 × 3,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.32x = 16,806,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,881.17/3,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.66

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