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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685.37, 5,533.59 and 3,170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685.37, 5,533.59 and 3,170.97 is: 4,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685.37 : 5,533.59 = 3,170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685.37/5,533.59 = 3,170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685.37x = 5,533.59 × 3,170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685.37x = 17,546,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,847.88/3,685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.22

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