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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.97, 5,412.83 and 2,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.97, 5,412.83 and 2,502.06 is: 3,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.97 : 5,412.83 = 2,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.97/5,412.83 = 2,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.97x = 5,412.83 × 2,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.97x = 13,543,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543,238.29/3,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.55

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