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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.43, 5,411.66 and 2,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.43, 5,411.66 and 2,682.65 is: 4,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.43 : 5,411.66 = 2,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.43/5,411.66 = 2,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.43x = 5,411.66 × 2,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.43x = 14,517,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,589.81/3,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.90

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