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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.89, 5,503.11 and 2,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.89, 5,503.11 and 2,853.74 is: 4,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.89 : 5,503.11 = 2,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.89/5,503.11 = 2,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.89x = 5,503.11 × 2,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.89x = 15,704,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,432.71/3,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.44

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