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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.03, 5,254.47 and 2,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.03, 5,254.47 and 2,682.86 is: 4,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.03 : 5,254.47 = 2,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.03/5,254.47 = 2,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.03x = 5,254.47 × 2,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.03x = 14,096,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,981.11/3,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.64

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