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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.50, 5,496.93 and 2,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.50, 5,496.93 and 2,677.19 is: 4,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.50 : 5,496.93 = 2,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.50/5,496.93 = 2,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.50x = 5,496.93 × 2,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.50x = 14,716,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,298.54/3,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.01

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