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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,536.76, 5,306.31 and 2,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,536.76, 5,306.31 and 2,759.45 is: 4,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,536.76 : 5,306.31 = 2,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,536.76/5,306.31 = 2,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,536.76x = 5,306.31 × 2,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,536.76x = 14,642,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,470.60/3,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.08

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