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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,681.67, 5,514.99 and 3,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,681.67, 5,514.99 and 3,063.39 is: 4,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,681.67 : 5,514.99 = 3,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,681.67/5,514.99 = 3,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,681.67x = 5,514.99 × 3,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,681.67x = 16,894,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894,565.22/3,681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.83

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