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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.40, 5,514.90 and 2,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.40, 5,514.90 and 2,797.60 is: 4,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.40 : 5,514.90 = 2,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.40/5,514.90 = 2,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.40x = 5,514.90 × 2,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.40x = 15,428,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,484.24/3,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.77

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