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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.67, 5,497.75 and 2,832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.67, 5,497.75 and 2,832.82 is: 4,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.67 : 5,497.75 = 2,832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.67/5,497.75 = 2,832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.67x = 5,497.75 × 2,832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.67x = 15,574,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574,136.16/3,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.17

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