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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.03, 5,265.17 and 2,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.03, 5,265.17 and 2,732.02 is: 4,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.03 : 5,265.17 = 2,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.03/5,265.17 = 2,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.03x = 5,265.17 × 2,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.03x = 14,384,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,549.74/3,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.63

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