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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.76, 5,376.71 and 2,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.76, 5,376.71 and 2,709.52 is: 4,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.76 : 5,376.71 = 2,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.76/5,376.71 = 2,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.76x = 5,376.71 × 2,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.76x = 14,568,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,296.61/3,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.55

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