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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.52, 4,991.97 and 2,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.52, 4,991.97 and 2,777.74 is: 3,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.52 : 4,991.97 = 2,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.52/4,991.97 = 2,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.52x = 4,991.97 × 2,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.52x = 13,866,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,394.75/3,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.06

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