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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.02, 5,549.72 and 3,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.02, 5,549.72 and 3,236.66 is: 4,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.02 : 5,549.72 = 3,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.02/5,549.72 = 3,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.02x = 5,549.72 × 3,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.02x = 17,962,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,556.74/3,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.48

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