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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.55, 5,019.44 and 2,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.55, 5,019.44 and 2,794.70 is: 3,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.55 : 5,019.44 = 2,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.55/5,019.44 = 2,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.55x = 5,019.44 × 2,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.55x = 14,027,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027,827.54/3,635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.52

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