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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,677.66, 5,066.58 and 3,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,677.66, 5,066.58 and 3,010.62 is: 4,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,677.66 : 5,066.58 = 3,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,677.66/5,066.58 = 3,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,677.66x = 5,066.58 × 3,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,677.66x = 15,253,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,547.08/3,677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.62

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