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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.40, 5,507.40 and 2,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.40, 5,507.40 and 2,792.60 is: 4,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.40 : 5,507.40 = 2,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.40/5,507.40 = 2,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.40x = 5,507.40 × 2,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.40x = 15,379,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,379,965.24/3,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.27

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