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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.46, 5,503.95 and 2,854.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.46, 5,503.95 and 2,854.31 is: 4,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.46 : 5,503.95 = 2,854.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.46/5,503.95 = 2,854.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.46x = 5,503.95 × 2,854.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.46x = 15,709,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709,952.00/3,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.28

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