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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.52, 5,511.66 and 2,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.52, 5,511.66 and 2,286.76 is: 3,429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.52 : 5,511.66 = 2,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.52/5,511.66 = 2,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.52x = 5,511.66 × 2,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.52x = 12,603,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,843.62/3,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.13

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