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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508.22, 5,262.42 and 2,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508.22, 5,262.42 and 2,687.96 is: 4,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508.22 : 5,262.42 = 2,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508.22/5,262.42 = 2,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508.22x = 5,262.42 × 2,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508.22x = 14,145,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,174.46/3,508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.01

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