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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.81, 5,512.54 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.81, 5,512.54 and 2,358.27 is: 3,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.81 : 5,512.54 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.81/5,512.54 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.81x = 5,512.54 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.81x = 13,000,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,000,057.71/3,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.58

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