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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.92, 5,491.62 and 2,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.92, 5,491.62 and 2,834.02 is: 4,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.92 : 5,491.62 = 2,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.92/5,491.62 = 2,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.92x = 5,491.62 × 2,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.92x = 15,563,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,367.78/3,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.57

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