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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.74, 5,069.79 and 3,443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.74, 5,069.79 and 3,443.46 is: 4,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.74 : 5,069.79 = 3,443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.74/5,069.79 = 3,443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.74x = 5,069.79 × 3,443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.74x = 17,457,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,618.83/3,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.12

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