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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.64, 5,474.22 and 2,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.64, 5,474.22 and 2,726.08 is: 4,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.64 : 5,474.22 = 2,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.64/5,474.22 = 2,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.64x = 5,474.22 × 2,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.64x = 14,923,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,161.66/3,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.70

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