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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.66, 4,907.42 and 2,718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.66, 4,907.42 and 2,718.74 is: 3,753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.66 : 4,907.42 = 2,718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.66/4,907.42 = 2,718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.66x = 4,907.42 × 2,718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.66x = 13,341,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341,999.05/3,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.38

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