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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.67, 5,502.21 and 3,010.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.67, 5,502.21 and 3,010.85 is: 4,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.67 : 5,502.21 = 3,010.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.67/5,502.21 = 3,010.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.67x = 5,502.21 × 3,010.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.67x = 16,566,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566,328.98/3,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.80

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