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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.76, 5,366.95 and 2,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.76, 5,366.95 and 2,926.72 is: 4,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.76 : 5,366.95 = 2,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.76/5,366.95 = 2,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.76x = 5,366.95 × 2,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.76x = 15,707,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,559.90/3,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.06

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