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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,690.59, 5,507.33 and 3,296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,690.59, 5,507.33 and 3,296.34 is: 4,919.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,690.59 : 5,507.33 = 3,296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,690.59/5,507.33 = 3,296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,690.59x = 5,507.33 × 3,296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,690.59x = 18,154,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,015.69/3,690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.01

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