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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,616.67, 5,424.96 and 2,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,616.67, 5,424.96 and 2,744.53 is: 4,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,616.67 : 5,424.96 = 2,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,616.67/5,424.96 = 2,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,616.67x = 5,424.96 × 2,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,616.67x = 14,888,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888,954.57/3,616.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.76

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