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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.44, 5,498.76 and 2,686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.44, 5,498.76 and 2,686.76 is: 4,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.44 : 5,498.76 = 2,686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.44/5,498.76 = 2,686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.44x = 5,498.76 × 2,686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.44x = 14,773,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,848.42/3,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.78

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