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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,633.35, 5,451.83 and 2,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,633.35, 5,451.83 and 2,710.76 is: 4,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,633.35 : 5,451.83 = 2,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,633.35/5,451.83 = 2,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,633.35x = 5,451.83 × 2,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,633.35x = 14,778,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778,561.88/3,633.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.48

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