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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.95, 5,560.44 and 3,010.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.95, 5,560.44 and 3,010.31 is: 4,515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.95 : 5,560.44 = 3,010.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.95/5,560.44 = 3,010.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.95x = 5,560.44 × 3,010.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.95x = 16,738,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,633.08/3,706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.47

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