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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.76, 5,418.50 and 2,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.76, 5,418.50 and 2,747.25 is: 4,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.76 : 5,418.50 = 2,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.76/5,418.50 = 2,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.76x = 5,418.50 × 2,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.76x = 14,885,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,960.39/3,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.10

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