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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.73, 5,450.93 and 2,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.73, 5,450.93 and 2,710.14 is: 4,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.73 : 5,450.93 = 2,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.73/5,450.93 = 2,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.73x = 5,450.93 × 2,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.73x = 14,772,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,783.43/3,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.58

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