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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,553.81, 4,905.61 and 2,672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,553.81, 4,905.61 and 2,672.17 is: 3,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,553.81 : 4,905.61 = 2,672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,553.81/4,905.61 = 2,672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,553.81x = 4,905.61 × 2,672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,553.81x = 13,108,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108,610.51/3,553.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.61

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