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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.81, 5,511.04 and 2,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.81, 5,511.04 and 2,357.27 is: 3,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.81 : 5,511.04 = 2,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.81/5,511.04 = 2,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.81x = 5,511.04 × 2,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.81x = 12,990,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990,996.48/3,672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.07

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