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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.47, 5,341.78 and 2,738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.47, 5,341.78 and 2,738.65 is: 4,101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.47 : 5,341.78 = 2,738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.47/5,341.78 = 2,738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.47x = 5,341.78 × 2,738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.47x = 14,629,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,265.80/3,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.89

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