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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.84, 5,497.62 and 2,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.84, 5,497.62 and 2,798.52 is: 4,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.84 : 5,497.62 = 2,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.84/5,497.62 = 2,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.84x = 5,497.62 × 2,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.84x = 15,385,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385,199.52/3,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.19

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