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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.54, 5,475.91 and 2,873.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.54, 5,475.91 and 2,873.07 is: 4,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.54 : 5,475.91 = 2,873.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.54/5,475.91 = 2,873.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.54x = 5,475.91 × 2,873.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.54x = 15,732,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732,672.74/3,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.50

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