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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.70, 5,642.01 and 3,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.70, 5,642.01 and 3,306.30 is: 4,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.70 : 5,642.01 = 3,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.70/5,642.01 = 3,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.70x = 5,642.01 × 3,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.70x = 18,654,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,177.66/3,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.14

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