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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.45, 5,375.49 and 2,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.45, 5,375.49 and 2,767.73 is: 4,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.45 : 5,375.49 = 2,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.45/5,375.49 = 2,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.45x = 5,375.49 × 2,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.45x = 14,877,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,878.06/3,587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.21

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