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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.08, 5,494.32 and 2,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.08, 5,494.32 and 2,837.31 is: 4,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.08 : 5,494.32 = 2,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.08/5,494.32 = 2,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.08x = 5,494.32 × 2,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.08x = 15,589,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,089.08/3,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.06

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