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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.93, 5,310.73 and 2,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.93, 5,310.73 and 2,662.93 is: 3,997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.93 : 5,310.73 = 2,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.93/5,310.73 = 2,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.93x = 5,310.73 × 2,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.93x = 14,142,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,102.24/3,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.28

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